Tenderness Wears No Armor

You walked right in from the pouring rain.
Shook off the cold and smiled
Away the pain.
You tossed your keys by the open door,
Like you lived in this
House for years or more.
You asked for a drink to warm your bones.
I poured out my secrets,
Left my safety zones.
You touched my hand,
Said with a sigh,
We've been lonely too long,
Just you and I."
So please, don't break my
fragile heart.
It's held by a thread,
Ready
to part.
A rusty bed and a whispered prayer.
A patchwork soul that needs some care.
I've been shattered,
Mended, torn apart.
If you're gonna love me,
Don't break my heart.
You rest your head upon my chest,
Like a wandering bird that
Found its nest.
Your heavy coat is on my velvet chair.
Your shadow is breathing everywhere.
A grocery list on the kitchen slate.
Coffee for two upon a plate.
I stare at the ink and I
Hold my breath, scared to love you
Half to death.
Oh, please,
Don't break my fragile heart.
It's held by a thread,
Ready to part.
A rusty bed and a whispered prayer.
A patchwork soul that needs some care.
I've been shattered,
Mended, torn apart.
So if you're gonna love me,
Don't break my heart.
I don't need words carved out in gold or
Fairy tales that we were told.
Just wake up tomorrow,
Stay right here,
And chase away my midnight fear.
I've watched too many
Lovers fade to black.
If you ever leave,
Just don't look back.
Yeah.
Don't break my fragile heart.
It's held by a thread,
Ready to part.
A rusty bed and a whispered prayer.
A patchwork soul that needs some care.
I've been shattered,
Mended, torn apart.
If you're gonna love me.
Baby,
If you're gonna love me,
Handle with care.
Please don't break my heart.
Mm.
Yeah.