hope

a collection of lyrics from faouzia's discography. change / adjust wording as needed.

i don't know who i am, or who i used to be before.

now tell me, how am i to fix this?

tell me how to feel okay, 'cause i don't know.

i feel like such a fool. i put my trust in you.

i'm so done with hoping, 'cause hoping leads to failing.

i take it all, and i will never give it back.

i don't really care, and i never will.

i wasn't born without a heart. i wasn't always like this.

you see what you wanna see, but you don't even know me.

know that this is my fault.

the worst part is, i'd do it all over again.

the worst part is, i know it's never gonna end.

lately, i've been feeling out of touch.

tell me what i'm supposed to do.

i've been feeling restless.

i know i shouldn't worry about your pain, but that's just who i am.

tell me how you sleep at night, knowing that i'm hurting.

you know you can talk to me.

i'll keep my eyes closed, pretend like i don't know how this is gonna go.

maybe i'm just a fool.

i still belong with you, anywhere you are.

we're broken in so many ways.

if i was your hero, would you be mine?

if i were to save you, would you do the same?

maybe i'm better off alone. at least, that's what my mind is saying.

i think i've been through way too much.

i'll be fine if you leave, but i'm hoping this time you won't.

it kills me to see you like this.

said you'd die for love, but i never loved you. sorry.

you break me just to fix me, keep me holding on.

when you're lonely, i come running, but anytime i need you, then you're gone.

i wouldn't wish this love on anybody else.

tell me why i stay.

can we go back to a time when you were just a stranger?

all i want is you.

you always know how to take it too far.

you're not my problem, and i'm not gonna let you in.

with you, i never win.

right now, i need you more than a friend.

i've been in the dark all my life. i'm attracted to your light.

oh, what i'd do to be your muse.

lie to me and say you'll never leave.

i'll jump, if you ask. i'll say, "how high?"

your fate's in my hands now.

you can't even recognize me.

you took a burning red heart and made it ice.

look at what you made of me.

i survived, but every breath i take is heavy.

have you forgotten what you did to me?

i gave you all of your power.

i put you high in that tower, and you can't even mind to look down.

i wish you knew how much i cared.

you don't love me like you say you do.

now i'm begging, keep pretending.

tell me that i'm everything to you.

just string me along one more time.

lie to me tonight. tell me that you love me.

they don't know what you did to me.

don't be frightened. i'll seek triumph for you.

i'll fight for your honor, baby.

all my pain is yours.

i'd die for you.

for you, i'd start a war.

we're taking over the world. it's what you deserve.

i'd watch the world burn down just to see you in the lighting of the embers.

maybe it's my fault; i put you up so high.

darling, i think you could make the devil cry.

you're never sorry, are you? no, you don't even care.

isn't it a bit unethical?

have you any mercy every time you hurt me?

tell me, have i not given you enough?

if you ever loved me, let me go.

maybe it's my fault i can't walk away.

you don't owe me at all.

would you hold me? would you hear if i called?

with all that i've gone through, i need you, i do.

my one remedy, and it's you.

lend your hand to hold.

let me see through your eyes.

i know you hear me calling.

don't ever leave me.

i wanna stay by your side.

how could you love me now?

why'd you have to think of me as divine? now every breath that i take is a sin.

take your heart somewhere else. i don't want any of it anymore.

my fingers are bleeding from picking up the pieces you made of me.

you're filled with regret, but soon you'll forget, and i'm left a mess in your hands again.

i don't want sympathy.

are you trying to kill me?

my scars are standing as a testament.

you were never innocent.

tell me, can you even feel a thing?

am i happy? i'm not sure.

that's a question i'd rather ignore.

you know me, and i'm not one to lie.

think i'd rather die alone.

think it's time for me to go.

i'll never be who you want me to be.

you didn't choose to be here, but you're the only one who stayed.

follow me. let's run away.

don't you worry. we'll be happy.

you never really go away.

GIFT GIVING

[ handmade ] sender gives receiver something handmade

[ flowers ] sender surprises receiver with flowers just because

[ souvenir ] sender brings receiver something special from a trip

[ wanted ] sender hands receiver something they wanted but never would've gotten for themselves

[ practical ] sender offers receiver something they mentioned needing

❛  i know it's not much, but i saw this and thought of you, so i wanted you to have it.  ❜

❛  you said you needed a new one, so i got it for you.  ❜

❛  don't make a big deal out of it, please. just take it.  ❜

❛  i wasn't sure what to get you, but this felt right.  ❜

❛  i wanted you to have something that was only yours.  ❜

QUALITY TIME

[ date ] sender takes receiver out on a date

[ visit ] sender surprises receiver with a visit just to spend some time together

[ quiet ] sender joins receiver to sit in comfortable silence

[ home ] sender spends the day with receiver at home together

[ night ] sender stays up late talking to receiver

❛  we don't have to do anything. i just like being near you.  ❜

❛  i cleared my schedule for you, so now you have my full attention.  ❜

❛  i like doing ordinary things with you. let's make a day of it.  ❜

❛  do you want some company? i have time.  ❜

❛  honestly, i just needed an excuse to spend some time with you.  ❜

WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

[ comfort ] sender verbally comforts receiver after a hard day

[ important ] sender reminds receiver how important and loved they are

[ enough ] sender assures receiver that they are enough

[ compliment ] sender gives receiver a compliment

[ proud ] sender tells receiver that they are proud of them

❛  i'm so proud of you, you did such a great job.  ❜

❛  you always make things better just by being here.  ❜

❛  you can do this, i believe in you wholeheartedly.  ❜

❛  you're more than enough, and i'm lucky to know you.  ❜

❛  you are not hard to love. in fact, you are loved by so many people.  ❜

PHYSICAL TOUCH

[ cuddle ] sender initiates cuddling with receiver

[ warmth ] sender offers receiver their body warmth

[ shoulder ] sender pulls receiver close so they can rest their head on their shoulder

[ gentle ] sender brushes hair out of receiver's face

[ kiss ] sender kisses receiver's forehead/cheek/etc.

❛  come here, you look like you could use a hug.  ❜

❛  let me hold you for a minute; i've got you.  ❜

❛  you're freezing. give me your hands, i'll warm them up.  ❜

❛  i like being close to you like this.  ❜

❛  you don't have to pull away if you don't want to.  ❜

ACTS OF SERVICE

[ repair ] sender fixes something broken that belongs to receiver

[ sickness ] sender takes care of a sick receiver

[ chores ] sender helps receiver with some chores

[ space ] sender makes receiver's space more comfortable for them

[ clean ] sender cleans something up for receiver

❛  you looked tired, so i already took care of it for you.  ❜

❛  sit down and relax. i'll handle it.  ❜

❛  you don't have to do everything alone, i can help.  ❜

❛  i did it because i wanted to make your day a little easier.  ❜

❛  let me help; i don't mind doing it.  ❜