"Skin In The Game" lyrics

I didn't wanna tell you this was always gonna be
Something of a long shot I wanted to believe
The house don't always win
And sometimes you can give into the feeling

I didn't wanna run if it was only out of fear
I was out of good ideas to get it right from here
But when I say I love you
Ain't that supposed to mean something

When you've got skin in the game
You're going to hurt somebody
You want your lover to change
You're going to hurt somebody

I didn't wanna tell you it felt like disrespect
Rolling over borders and then claiming self defense
I'm just trying to keep my head
In the grip of a feeling

So l hold it to my chest
And I kiss it like a bible
My hands up as the water clears my neck
I don't know what happens next
But you stuttered out I love you
I really wanna love you but I'm scared to death

When you've got skin in the game
You're going to hurt somebody
You want your lover to change
You're going to hurt somebody

Ain't no escaping the pain
I'm sure you won't understand
Until you're stuck in the rain with your heart in my hand
When you've got skin in the game
You're going to hurt somebody

It was you and me
Falling out on 81st street
Furious at the future I wanted to achieve
I see you felt goodbye was for the best
Cuz while I slept you packed your things and left
Now my trust is broken I guess

When you've got skin in the game
You're going to hurt somebody
You want your lover to change
You're going to hurt somebody

Ain't no escaping the pain
I'm sure you won't understand
Until you're stuck in the rain with your heart in my hand
When you've got skin in the game

You're going to hurt somebody