you did me a favor

you did me a favor
you did me a favor

you drove two hours to get to my house
you didn't mind, it was on the way
from work—you're an important guy

you did me a favor when you drove to my house
did me a favor when you ate on the way
instead of waiting for me
now you're here 
and my car is clean

you did me a favor when you kissed my lips
did me a favor when you grabbed my hips
pulled them close 
to yours

you did me a favor
you did me a favor

your shirt tucked nicely into your pants
it's not wrinkled like it was last night
in a pile on the floor
next to my bed

I offered you coffee to go
said you could borrow one of my mugs
but you said no
did you already know
I didn't notice
the way your eyes dropped to the floor

cause I was too busy running off of the high
from the night before

you did me a favor when you kissed my lips
did me a favor when you grabbed my hips
pulled them close 
to yours

It's been two weeks since the message I sent 
that you never read
I feel like a fool in this body that you
touched with your hands

you made me feel beautiful and wanted
now I wish I was dead

you did me a favor when you walked out the door
did me a favor not pretending anymore
you did me a favor when you left goodbye
did me a favor when you ghosted me dry
did me a favor

you did me a favor
you did me a favor


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