Had An Idea

(Inspired by a tweet by @Baj25)

I had an idea of us,
But the idea was stronger than the truth of us,
And the truth was heavier than the dream of us
So the truth is I envied the belief of us,
Is that clear enough?


Picture us playing house,
Scene 1: I'm on the couch
You walk in and say "hey baby," I answer back something kinda lazy
Dropping your bags you tell me that's an unacceptable greeting
I grin wide because I knew what that look in your eyes was meaning
You come at me fast and I hop up and run,
Cat and mouse chases are always kinda fun.
I'm gonna let you catch me (or rather I'm gonna fall in to you)
Breathlessly I'll kiss your lips and whisper "Hi baby, I missed you"
You'll smack my ass and say, "So what's on the menu?"
I'll say something smart like, "I was thinking maybe I could have a little you..."

I had an idea of you
But the idea had a through-my-sunglasses view of you
And the truth was always hidden by my need for you
So the truth is I was falling for the shell of you
Did you see it too?

Picture us falling in love
Scene 2: The city's dripping with the energy we dream of
We walk through concrete jungles and wind up by lakes and parks
The laughter following us as the evening grows dark
Taste the flavors of each experience through a lustful kiss
No rush to leave this moment; nothing is as important as this
The lies you used to utter aren't an option when you're with me
The truth you used to hide you reveal with aching sobriety
And when I cry in your arms I don't feel embarrassed or ashamed
You protect me from the fire, the lightning, the thunder and the rain
I'm safe with you. I'm free.
I'm always able to just be me.

See, I had an idea of us,
But the idea was stronger than the truth of us,
And the truth was heavier than the dream of us
So the truth is I envied the belief of us,
Is that clear enough?