Crimpshrine - Closed Doors, Closed Minds lyrics

Why do words like "love" and actions of affection Get taken as a threat or promise of devotion Instead of just accepted for the beauty that they have? When you tell someone that you love them They act like you're taking away all their freedom But it's giving, it's not taking away. Love and friendship don't restrict and bind Those chains are only in your mind It doesn't have to be that way. People act like it's something to be ashamed of To lock away or hide behind closed doors This kind of secrecy only breeds social scheming, Gossip, lies, and misunderstanding It doesn't seem that appealing to me. Why do words like "love" and actions of affection Get taken as a threat or promise of devotion Instead of just accepted for the beauty that they have? Why bleed all the meaning out of emotions With all kinds of weird connotations? Words will f** us up enough by themselves