You were so alive I swear that you could glow in the dark And I would close my eyes So I could say that I had played a part But your careless constitution And the way that you can use it an art I don't need you to bleed Just anything you think will leave a mark You were so alive I swear that you could fly on your own And I would close my eyes So I could dream that I could be your home But every indication From your isolated nation told me no Oh I don't need you to bleed But I'd appreciate a lead before you go You were so alive I swear that I could die any day And I would close my eyes And think of reasons not to slip away But I was never carefree I was born and bred to worry and decay No I don't need you to bleed I need you to stay No I don't need you to bleed I need you to stay