IF I DIDN'T KNOW BETTER
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I think sometimes I can read your mind
I feel like I understand you so well that I can anticipate your thoughts and actions.

When you make things up I can tell you lie
I'm able to sense when you're not telling the truth, even when you aren't transparent about it.

I see the things that your man can't see
I notice aspects of you that your partner overlooks or fails to appreciate.

And I wonder what kind of man is he
I question the worthiness of your significant other, given that he doesn't seem to recognize your true value.

The one who you say is your lover
I'm referring to the person you claim to be in a romantic relationship with.

Who you insist takes care of you under the covers
You maintain that this guy is great in bed and provides you with emotional support.

And who is there for you and loves you like no other
You assert that he is the only person who truly loves and cherishes you.

Then you kiss and tell me that you love me like a brother
Despite your supposed loyalty to your partner, you've demonstrated romantic/sexual feelings toward me in a way that contradicts your initial statements.

If I didn't know better
If I were naive or oblivious to your true intentions,

I'd think that you were mine, you're with me all the time
I'd assume we were a couple, due to the amount of time we spend together.

I'd swear we're more than friends, you're touching me again
I'd conclude that our relationship is more than platonic, especially since you've initiated physical contact.

I'd think we were in love
I'd believe we're romantically entangled, even though I'm aware that you have a partner.

Girl, do you want to tell me something
I'm giving you the chance to be honest about your true feelings toward me or your partner.

I could be wrong about the things you say
I acknowledge that there's a possibility that I'm misunderstand your motivations or intentions.

But I don't rub up on my friends that way
I don't engage in physical contact with my friends that could be interpreted as romantic or sexual.

You tell me that you've always been a flirt
You've explained that you behave in a flirtatious manner with many people, not just me.

But if it goes wrong, I could get hurt
However, if your flirtation turns into something more significant, I may suffer emotional harm.

But no, you insist it's harmless playin'
Despite my concerns, you assure me that your actions have no deeper significance and should be interpreted as benign.

It's just a part of who you are, that it's just your nature
You suggest that you cannot help yourself and that this form of expression is simply part of your personality or character.

And that it's fine
You tell me that there's no issue with your behavior and that I should not be concerned.

You know I'm a friend, it's really nothing
You emphasize that I'm a strictly platonic connection in your life, and that our interactions are inconsequential.

You say that I'm just like a
You are comparing me to someone else who is important to you (but leave it unfinished).

That I'm just like a brother
You conclude that I am like a close relative or family member in your life, but this seems to contradict your earlier behavior.

My idea of a friend is when you
I'm defining my vision of a healthy and fun friendship - one that doesn't have elements of romantic attraction or sexual tension.

Do a lotta things together and have a lotta fun
Friendship, to me, involves shared interests, activities, and good times, but does not necessarily progress past this point.

But my definition of love is different
In contrast, my opinion of love is more emotionally and physically intimate.

You touch and hold each other
Love involves physical contact, such as hugging, holding hands, or cuddling.

And you only want to be alone clinging to each other
Individuals in love seek privacy and seek to cling to each other, wanting to be together as much as possible.

Like you and he should be, but like you and I are
You and I seem to display traits of a romantic couple, even though you are in a relationship with somebody else.

Well, I know it sounds crazy but
I acknowledge that my beliefs may seem strange or unlikely.