What I’m about to say may be crossing the line

But I can’t keep doing this I’ve got to speak my mind

No longer will I stay in the background

I just don’t understand why you continue to put up with that clown

How many times has he let you down?

How many times have you come to me wearing a frown?

Because of my feelings for you I’ve defended him in the past

I wanted you to be happy but being with him it won’t last

I can’t allow this to continue on

I’ve got to speak my mind even if I’m wrong

It’s time I lay my feelings on the line

I’m sick of seeing him make you sad all of the time

You and I should be together

There’s no doubt I would treat you like a treasure

I don’t think you believe what I’m saying

You are smiling but I’m not playing

I’ve tried to respect your situation and be a good friend

But I can’t stand seeing you in pain over and over again

Sure he hasn’t inflicted any physical hurt

But he inflicts his share of mental abuse and sometimes that’s worse

I had hoped on your own you would wake up

He berates everything from your cooking to your make up

Why do you continue to stay with him?

The prospects of him changing or you being happy seem very grim

You don’t have any kids or other ties

Yet you continue to put up with all of the games and lies

I guess I just don’t get it

Maybe it’s like Brett Favre and football, he’s just hard to quit

I can’t continue to be your shoulder to cry on

Then after we talk it’s his bed you lie on

He keeps you around because he can

You deserve a much better man

That is why if you stay with him I’ve got to go

Am I the right man for you, until we give it a shot we will never know?

I know it’s harsh of me to give you an ultimatum

And I don’t usually say this but I really hate him

Besides we have a few things in favor for us

First of all we have each other’s trust

Also we are already friends

That’s more than I can say for you and him

And don’t think I haven’t noticed the looks you give me when I mention other females

You know that little eye roll thing you do, it never fails

Plus I know you have thought about me at least once as more than just your buddy

True sometimes when people switch from friends to lovers it gets a little muddy

But our association can’t continue in its present state

I’m sorry to do this but you have a decision to make

So I need to know what it’s going to be

You can’t have us both in your life; it’s either him or me