A reality of expectations

"Time to tell me the truth

To burden your mouth for what you say

My memory is cruel

I'm queen of attention to details

Defending intentions if he fails

Until now, he told me her name

It sounded familiar in a way

I could have sworn I'd heard him say it ten thousand times

If only I had been listening

I tell myself all the words he surely meant to say

I'll talk until the conversation doesn't stay on

Wait for me I'm almost ready

When he meant let go."

Sara Bareilles