It's okay if you need to pretend for all of your friends   That you don't even miss me   If that's what helps you sleep at night   And it's alright if you need to be mean   And blame me for everything   And swear that you don't want me   If that's what helps you keep your pride      Cuz I know when you close your door   And I'm not there to make dinner for   And you have to eat on your own again   And you have to sleep all alone again   You know   And you know I know   You'll be wanting me   But I'll keep it a secret   If you need it to be      So it's okay not to see me at all and screen out my phone calls   And say you never loved me   If that's what gets you through the day   And it's alright if you found someone new   To try to make love to   To make sure you forget me   If it's easier to be that way      Cuz I know when she's in your bed   And she can't do the things I did   You'll close your eyes and you'll pretend   But that won't be enough and that's when   You know   And you know I know   You'll be wanting me   But I'll keep it a secret   If you need it to be