Please be gentle
You know I'm fragile
Just soften the blow
I already know
I know you're worried
Please don't hurry
Take it nice and slow
'Cause I already know
What you mean
Please don't leave
I've seen this coming
There was a warning
From a mile away
I mean, look at your face (look at your face)
I'll keep composure
While you're gliding over
All of your words
Does this only hurt me
Please don't leave (please don't leave)
The tread on our shoes were worn through the soles
As you told me things that I have never been told
I was a fool to believe I could ever be loved
As you took my old shoes and tossed them in the mud
The mud made from all of the tears that I cried that were pooling around
Not to my surprise 'cause you told me the news, even though it hurt
It was deja vu 'cause my thoughts told me first
Ah (please be gentle), ah (please be gentle)
Ah (please be gentle)
Please be gentle
You know I'm fragile
Just soften the blow
I already know
I already know