Butterflies never lie, but I do

When I'm scared of what telling the truth will do

And if you so choose to be in my scared vicinity

Well, I'm so sorry if I ever lie to you

Secrets come from inhibitions

And inhibitions come from fears, oh

Like, "what will happen next, and will it be what I expect?"

I've been playing this damn game of chess for you

So I will try my best to be light now

Shining bright in all places low

And I will try my best to be clearer

When I'm telling you what I know

All I ask from you is your patience

And I will try to give you the same

So if you run out, I could never blame you

'cuz I know how hard it is to change

Butterflies never lie, but I do

When I'm scared of what telling the truth will do

And if you so choose to be in my scared vicinity

Well, I'm so sorry if I ever lie to you

'cuz people need to hear the whole truth

And who am I to hold it in?

'cuz even if it hurts at first, never knowing's even worse

I can't save you from the lakes you came to swim

So I will try my best to be light now

Shining bright in all places low

And I will try my best to be clearer

When I'm telling you what I know

All I ask from you is your patience

And I will try to give you the same

So if you run out, I could never blame you

'cuz I know how hard it is for us to change

Butterflies never lie, but I do

When I'm scared of what telling the truth will do

And if you so choose to be in my scared vicinity

Well, I'm so sorry if I ever lie to you

You know I'm so sorry if I ever lie to you.