Why can't you want me like the other boys do? They stare at me while I stare at you Why can't I keep you safe as my own One moment I have you the next you are gone Rehearsed steps on an empty stage That boy's got my heart in a silver cage Why can't you want me like the other boys do? They stare at me while I, crave you I walked into the room dripping in gold (drip-ping in gold) I walked into the room dripping in gold (drip-ping in gold) A wave of heads did turn, or so I've been told (or so I've been told) My heart broke when I saw, you'd kept your gaze controlled Oh I cannot solve Let's just stop and think Before I lose face Surely I can't fall Into a game of chase Around his little finger, that boy has got me curled I try to reach out, but he's in his own world This boy's got my head tied in knots with all his games I simply want him more because he looks the other way