What Are We Really Saying?

You say "Yes" to hurt me less
 Though you'd rather you said "No"
 I said that we don't have to go
 Thinking that's what you wanted to hear...
 What are we really saying
 Amidst this indirection?
 It isn't really clear
 I pretend and you reply
 With an act that rivals mine
 And all of this pretending
 Are we trying to cover our fear?
 What are we really saying
 Amidst this indirection?
 It isn't really clear
 Now it's time that I must go
 Though I know it hurts you so
 But you smile so lovingly
 You would never let me know...
 Okay, let's stay then in the park
 I swear I'm telling you I want to!
 No, I know that I don't have to...
 But I tell you, I'm happy we do
 What are we really saying
 Amidst this indirection?
 We're saying "I Love You"