I am a painting Splotches of color on canvas that all blend together to mean something At least, I hope it does But there are days it feels like I'm putting together a puzzle, wearing a blindfold Sometimes I'm the captain of a sinking ship Taking the crew down with me So I put it all on paper Begging for you to look at me Shouting "SEE ME AS I AM!" Because the ink keeps me honest It works like a safety net When I step up to the mic Take my words as your scalpel Strip me bare Lay me open and remove my fear It eats like a cancer Consuming every single part of me It's crippling, and I can't move I can barely breathe I need you, like the flower needs the bee Your love is an ambulance It's bright and it's loud And it's all that's left to save me So grab a paddle Take my hand Come on and row me out to sea