Kiss the Enemy

We fight like thunder in July

Throwing words like knives, no reason why

You breathe too loud, I roll my eyes

But if you leave, I think I’d die

I swear I hate your stupid face

But somehow, I still crave your taste

It's war, it's games, it's late night flames

And every time, I lose again

I kiss the enemy, I hate it here

But love the way you pull me near

You're my poison, you're my cure

I say “I’m done,” but never sure

I kiss the enemy, it’s sick, it’s sweet

The way we burn, the way we meet

And if you ask me if I care—

I’ll lie, but baby, I swear

(Whispered)

“I don’t love you…”

(But I do)

“I don’t want you…”

(That’s not true)

“I could leave you…”

(If only I could)

You’re the worst thing

That ever felt this good

I write your name then cross it out

My heart’s a mess, my mouth’s a drought

You make me feel, then make me doubt

You're all I dream, and scream about

You ruin me so beautifully

I'm breaking just where you can see

I curse your name, then wear it proud

I love you quiet, hate you loud

I kiss the enemy, I hate it here

But love the way you pull me near

You're my poison, you're my cure

I say “I’m done,” but never sure

I kiss the enemy, it’s sick, it’s sweet

The way we burn, the way we meet

And if you ask me if I care—

I’ll lie, but baby, I swear

I wish I didn’t want you bad

I wish I didn’t miss the mad

The silent wars, the midnight calls

You catch me every time I fall

I kiss the enemy, and it’s a sin

But God, I’d do it all again

You tear me up, you hold me tight

You’re wrong, but damn, you feel so right

I kiss the enemy, and that’s my truth

I hate the love I have for you

So if I say I’d rather go—

Just know I won’t, I never do

(“I hate you…”)

(“I need you…”)

(“I love you…”)

(“…Don’t make me say it.”)