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The frustrating emotions that pull inside of me Churning, urging. But I do not give in, I can't give in. Burning with passion like a red hot flame, but still soft and inviting like an orange-hued...
I don't want it, take it away Please don't think I'm ungrateful But I've decided The price is too high to pay And the moon you lassoed for me It's beautiful-such a feat But I'm underwhelmed And...
Those that get too close to me Know or maybe choose not to see Yet they always end up hurt I guess I just have a curse Am I heartless. No. Am I emotionless. No. Do I not give love. Always.
It's nice to know that while i'm stood here trying to keep things cool. You're stood behind my back with your claws out while I trust you like a fool.
SHELL GAME Everybody’s life is tough and so our skin grows thick and rough. Still, those bruises split and swell until they harden into shell.
I won't believe a word from that serpentine tongue That tempts and steals like a snake Deceiving with the most beautiful songs ever sung I won't be bit again by the liars and the fakes Don't say...
The surface I wear is torn. My thoughts they seem to leek. Now you've seen my insides, I know you see me as weak. But if I was to explain why, Well then you'd never understand.
What lies behind the smile of a beautiful girl Heart broken so many times that she forgot the meaning of love. As she prays to her God above, the tears stream down her face.
I like this little world i inhabit its safe here no stress here. So insular am i remaining just me and my boys Am i missing out. If i risk my heart again what could happen.
People will disappoint you, will make you cry and fall apart. Best comeback. Pretend you dont care. Show them you can live without them. Since you are broken, there is nothing else to do.