Vanessa Carlton
"Red Ditty"

Written by Vanessa Carlton

If in the middle of a vital conversation
I chose not to listen
Would that be okay?

And if in the middle of a heated confrontation
I chose not to
Would that be okay?

And if I love you without reference to occasion
Would you run away?
Or would that be okay?

And if in the middle of this final declaration I walked away
What would you say?