I.O.U.

What, do I have to do this in one take?

Go on, then

Oh, I.O.U.

But how come it took me this long to say it?

'Cause I've been hidin' the truth

Didn't think I'd let you in on this shit

But you know I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you

You see, I've tried this on my own

Oh, I.O.U.

Imagine if I never got to see you again

I'm gonna bite my tongue next time that you're speakin'

'Cause you deserve the time of day

I abused your kindness with my weakness

And threw it in your face

Way to go, way to go, what a joke, I'm a joke

If only you could see how I feel

You'd bite your tongue next time that I'm screamin'

See, I ain't angry with you

There's no escaping what I've done

I hope you hear these words

Lord, strike me down if any one of them's untrue

You are the reason I am what I've become

I.O.U.

Even though you don't want nothin', I.O.U. one

Hand on heart, I don't think there's any other way to say this

I admit bein' a prick didn't do me any favors

I mean, I've been called every name under

The sun's in my eyes, but it feels pitch black inside

I swear, I put you through so much

Now I couldn't lie to you if I tried

I admit actin' a fool didn't do me any favors

Imagine if I never got to see you again

I'll bite my tongue next time that you're speakin'

'Cause you deserve the time of day

I abused your kindness with my weakness

And threw it in your face

Way to go, way to go, what a joke, I'm a joke

If only you could see how I feel

You'd bite your tongue next time that I'm screamin'

See, I ain't angry with you

There's no escaping what I've done

I hope you hear these words

Lord, strike me down if any one of them's untrue

See, you are the reason I am what I've become

I.O.U

Even though you don't want nothin', I.O.U. one

Oh, oh-oh whoa

Just bleed with me

At least speak to me

I'm so sorry if I've drained you out

That's why I love you

And I hope you're glad you made me finally see it

I'm nothing without you

Just tell me I'ma see you again

I swear I'll bite my tongue next time that you're speakin'

'Cause you deserve the time of day

I abused your kindness with my weakness

And threw it in your face

Way to go, way to go, what a joke, I'm a joke

If only you could see how I feel

You'd bite your tongue next time that I'm screamin'

See, I ain't angry with you

There's no escaping what I've done

I, I hope you hear these words

Lord, strike me down if any one of them's untrue

'Cause you are the reason I am what I've become

I, I.O.U.

Even though you owe me nothin', I.O.U. one

I.O.U.

But you owe me nothin' 'cause I.O.U. one