Layer by Layer

Once upon a time it was so easy,
I once was so care-free,
But then I felt the pain of being broken,
Of being shattered,
The feeling of depression, loss, and hurt,
Feeling like nothing even matters.

Now it's not so easy,
I'm so afraid to get close,
I'd just rather be alone.

Because everyone eventually leaves,
Everyone finds a reason to stop loving me,
You'll find a reason eventually...
Once upon a time I focused on the good,
But, I see my flaws in great detail now,
I look in the mirror, and I pick myself apart.

Yet, I feel myself letting my walls down,
Whenever you're around,
I forget myself and let you in,
My heart wins,
But, I know I'm just setting myself up to get hurt again.

Even still, for those few moments when you're by my side,
Guiding me to a better day,
With every word you say,
I feel the comfort I once knew so well,
My heart becomes whole,
And things don't seem as bad.

With you it's not so hard,
But I'm still afraid of getting close,
Please...
Don't leave me alone.