When you are able to value me at a low rate
And to expose my merit to be questioned by a scornful eye,
I'll fight on your side against myself,
And prove that your virtue, though you've broken your promise.
Since I know my own flaws best,
Taking your side I can offer my testimony
Of the hidden faults I have, where I am morally tainted,
So that you, by losing me, can go on to bigger and better things.
But I will also benefit from losing you,
Since I fixate all my loving thoughts on you,
The harm that I do to myself,
Gives you an advantage, and therefore gives me a double advantage.
This is the nature of my love: I belong to you so much,
That in order to preserve your right to liberty I will take all the blame.