My foolish name, Pinocchio

It hurts but I lie, it’s alright, I lie

My name is Pinocchio

I don’t think I can dream of being a human again

An awkward distance like seeing each other for the first time

At an arm’s distance, I’m walking in sync with you

There’s already only three stops left on the bus

It’s like my lips have froze, so many things to say in my heart

But my lips won’t move, it’s like I ate honey

What I said before when I said I loved you

It’s been so long since you became my everything

My role is just a friend, our story is so sad

The more I lie, the bigger you grow in me

I don’t wanna be Pinocchio, my sadness grows, my tears grow

I don’t wanna be Pinocchio, I don’t wanna be a smiling doll, I wanna be your man

The night lights and neon signs turn on

A river of people who are going back home

You’re looking but avoiding my eyes

Your tea is getting cold so drink it while it’s warm

It’s cold so why are you walking so much, see you’re coughing

Why do you keep making me upset?

(More softly) the silence decreases (more slowly) you lift your face

Tell me comfortably, it’s okay, it’s okay if you say you’re sorry

I’ll stay by your side, even if you shake your head side to side

Even if I say no, I’ll nod my head up and down

I don’t wanna be Pinocchio, my sadness grows, my tears grow

I don’t wanna be Pinocchio, I don’t wanna be a smiling doll, I wanna be your man

Deep in the night, I wanna be the person who takes you home in the snow

When it’s dark and anxious, I wanna be the person who holds your hand

I wanna be the person to erase your scars and make it white like snow

I wanna be happy as your last man when you close your eyes in the future

Don’t cry, I’m sorry, why are you sorry? I’m sorrier

Do me favor, go home alone today, just go ahead for today

My foolish name, Pinocchio

It hurts but I lie, it’s alright, I lie

My name is Pinocchio

I don’t think I can dream of being a human again

Deep in the night, I’ll be the doll who takes you home in the snow

When it’s dark and anxious, I’ll be the doll who holds your hand

I’ll be the doll who erases your scars and makes it white

I’ll be thankful to at least be your friend when you close your eyes in the future