The Lying Phrase

It's strange.
I hear it and think,
How can this be true?
I don't know how it could be

It's not hard to say.
It's three simple words
In fact three one syllable words.
Who would ever think?

I don't think it's right.
Many people say it;
I even say it,
But does that make it true?

It's really strange,
If you think about it.
You can hear it and wonder;
You wonder "Do they really mean it?"

I've had this lie before
I guess it's something I have to live with
I don't like it though.
I just want it to be over.

I'm pretty sure you know what I'm saying.
You probably know that phrase.
It's as simple as 1,2,3
Just three words.

This phrase is common,
It is still a lie to me.
The phrase is none other than,
I love you.