In contrast to Birdhouse In Your Soul, I present to you what is among the most bitter and painful songs you’ll ever hear.  It’s also one of the most beautiful.  Do yourself a favor and familiarize yourself with the catalog of David Bazan (Solo work, Pedro The Lion, Headphones).

Happy Valentines Day!

David Bazan - I Never Wanted You

“I never wanted you.
I never wanted to.
I know I told you I did
In front of witnesses.
And then we lit one wick
But now I get my kicks.

I know you never suspected
Because I never said
Baby I was faking the whole time.
How could you ever have guessed it?
With no accomplices,
Baby, I was faking the whole time.

You know it isn’t like me to be
Inflammatory.
But rather than let you think that I was
So naive, I’d have you believe.

I never wanted you
I never wanted you.
You never had my heart.
Our love was never true.

I know you never suspected
Because I never said, but
Baby, I was faking the whole time
How could you ever have guessed it?
With no accomplices,
Baby, I was faking the whole time.

No we never connected
You only thought we did.
Baby, I was faking the whole time.”