Teach Me – (Re-write 4/26/23)
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
26 APR 2023
Tim Schlesener
Cherise Carver
Nash Stanley

V1.
You say you’re working late tonight.
Is that really where you’ve been?
Tomorrow you’re golfing with the guys.
Guess I’m on my own again?
You don’t kiss me when you’re leaving
Your hand stays just out of reach
I can’t shout across your distance
And we ain’t made love in weeks

Chorus
Teach me I don’t need you.
Keep pushing me away
I won’t wonder where you are
Playing the games you play
Keep planning life without me
I don’t believe you knew
Things you show me every day
Teach me I don’t need you.

V2.
Mid-night buzzing breaks the silence.
Can’t hide the dim light of your phone.
In bed scrolling with your back to me
Makes me feel even more alone.
It makes me wonder when I text you
Why I don’t get that quick reply?
But now I’m finally understanding
I’m not the one who’s on your mind.

Chorus
Teach me I don’t need you.
Keep pushing me away.
I won’t wonder where you are
Playing the games you play.
Keep planning life without me.
I don’t believe you knew.
Things you show me every day
Teach me I don’t need you.

Bridge
Now I’ve finally learned my lesson
I’ve felt the pain you bring
I’m not feeling jealous
Cause you’ll teach her the same things

Chorus
Teach me I don’t need you
Keep pushing me away
I won’t wonder where you are
Playing the games you play
Keep planning life without me
I don’t believe you knew
Things you show me every day
Teach me I don’t need you.