For the Record

It fades in time
But never goes out of the picture
It stays in the frame
Like the star of a film

I swear, I tried
I’ve told you a million times now
You want it to change
So ask me again

I’ll tell you something
But off the record
I didn’t even want to try
To resist

Hey, you know
I don’t like to hurt your feelings
But sometimes a tongue
Has a mind all its own

I swear, I tried
If it makes any kind of difference
The tones might’ve changed
But the image remains

I’ll tell you something
Just for the record
Pure and simple [?]
For too long

I know I shouldn’t say that
It sounds too doubtful
It sounds so jaded

I know, no consolation
No need to question
My dedication

I’ll tell you something
Just for the record
I couldn’t bring myself to lie