[Verse 1]
I like the way you wanted me
Every night for so long baby
I like the way you needed me
Every time things got rocky

[Pre-Chorus]
I was believing in you
Was I mistaken do you say
Do you say what you mean
I want our love to last forever

[Chorus]
But I'd rather you be mean than love and lie
I'd rather hear the truth and have to say goodbye
I'd rather take a blow at least then I would know
But baby don't you break my heart slow

[Verse 2]
I like the way you'd hold me
Every night for so long baby
And I like the way you'd say my name
In the middle of the night
While you were sleeping

[Pre-Chorus]
I was believing in you
Was I mistaken
Do you mean
Do mean what you say
When you say our love could last forever
[Chorus]
Well I'd rather you be mean than love and lie
I'd rather hear the truth and have to say goodbye
I'd rather take a blow at least then I would know
But baby don't you break my heart slow

[Verse 3]
You would run around and lead me on forever
While I wait at home thinking that were together
I wanted our love to last forever

I was believing in you

[Chorus]
I'd rather you be mean than love and lie
I'd rather hear the truth and have to say goodbye
I'd rather take a blow at least then I would know
But baby don't you break my heart slow