Lyrics of If pain persists

With a little imagination i pretend
Your shiny new pearl necklace was a gift from me
Oh, the thought of all this glorious gift givin' is enough
To make me give when there's nobody to receive
Such a waste to piss away what should be
Draped around your neck
But when realities too much to take,
Self deception is a vital skill to perfect

Believe i know that i ain't got no chance
Of this turning into romance
But if i suspend my disbelief
Maybe then ill find a little relief
Maybe then ill finally get relief

With a little imagination i pretend
The pleasure you're expressing was caused by me
Glad to oblige... i love to see you happy.
The brutal reality is as far as youre concerned, i don't even exist
But taking refuge in my fantasies is a little too hard, baby, to resist

Believe i know that i ain't got no chance
Of this turning into romance
But if i suspend my disbelief
Maybe then ill find a little relief
Maybe then ill finally get relief

Youll never know just how much i care
While you're blissfully unaware,
Its an unrequited love that i wish we could divey up and share
Youll never know just how much i care
While you're blissfully unaware,
This unused excess of passion ferments into pain and despair

Youll never know just how much i care