I saw a ghost when I was seventeen



And she left a scar down in my throat



We were so in love when you were eighteen



And I would've tattooed your name on my face



Your body was my canvas through our sleepless nights



And I painted roses on your chest



You blew your white smoke right into my lungs



So I would never forget your name



And dear I would give you everything



Just to feel your heart beat on my chest oh one last time



And dear, let the silence take you home



And stay with me until you and I are just dirt and bones



I remember your face when I said I'd move away



And I stayed up to watch you sleep



With blackened dreadlocks on your pillowcase



And blood red lips as morning grew



We were gonna get married and have kids some day



I wish I still were so naive



We drove out in the rain to find all of that we'd been looking for



But all we found was someone else



And dear I would never be scared again



If you would hold my hand and rest your lips on my head



Dear, it's been years and I guess we've grown



But stay with me until you and I are just dirt and bones



I ran my fingers down your back



As the sunlight covered the blinds



We rolled around in the roses



And you whispered you'd never die



And dear I think I've called too many times



But it's so damn hard to be left here with my blood full of wine



Dear, I have never been so alone



Please stay with me until you and I are just dirt and bones