For someone who wants no strings attached,
You sure have your strings around me
Like your spider web of silky tricks,
Your strong tentacles surround me
And your 1000-thread count cotton sheets,
With me wrapped in your arms
All this time I thought it was a safety net,
Never thought you’d cause me harm
Why the mind games? Don’t act like a tease
This isn’t love…it’s a lasso
You’re just playing catch and release

You act as if you want me, then disappear
Stick around just long enough to keep me near
But as soon as I break myself free
You throw that fishing hook at me
Wonder how long you’ll keep me on the line
Before you decide to throw me back in
How long will it take me to realize
I’m just a puppet on that string
You know this is torture, just let me go, please…
This isn’t love…it’s a lasso
You’re just playing catch and release

But can’t put all the blame on you
I’m the one falling for your bait
Those sugar-sweet nothings that give me head rushes,
Those strong hands around my waist
You’ve got me in your crosshairs,
A reticle made just for me
How long will you hold my heart hostage?
Why won’t you just let me be?
I’m not a game you can play, not a pet on your leash
This isn’t love…it’s a lasso
You’re just playing catch and release

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