barbed wire heart

I've got a barbed wire heart

and I won't let you in

I'm careful with my feelings

and I don't know where you've been

I'm trying to protect myself

the only way I know how

by staying away from you

that's all that I will allow

this way I am safe

and I don't have to depart

I've got a barbed wire heart

I've been hurt too many times

I won't go through that again

I need some company

I know I can't win

'cause I've had people desert me

my hope's begun to rust

I don't know a single soul

that I can even trust

I will leave as fast as I can

and I'll take a running start

I've got a barbed wire heart

          don't try to be close to me

          I don't need anyone around

          I will see what's not to be

          I will let you down

I've got a barbed wire heart

and it's all filled up with doubt

I will go to any length

to keep everybody out

I don't need any trouble

my heart's on high alert

I'll do anything possible

to avoid the hurt

I have learned from my past

that love just isn't smart

I've got a barbed wire heart

I've got a barbed wire heart