I GIVE UP

i simply have to give up
raise my white flag in surrender
my thoughts have staggered down the road
like someone on a bender

afraid i've been untrue to you
in mindset and in spirit
and though my hands are trembling
it's time that you must hear it

my brain is like a rabid dog
all slobbering and snarling
i'm giving up the thought
i'm not in love with you, my darling

oh sure, i've thrown my hands up high
and said i do not need this
but you will see i plainly do
as soon as your eyes read this

i thought i'd go my merry way
and life would be delightful
but you have drawn me in
until i couldn't miss a night full

it seems a "yes" has now been born
from what was once a maybe
i'm giving up the thought
i'm not in love with you, my baby