She had never really understood She demanded her respect 20 years of falling underfoot 20 reasons to regret You would look for what you couldn't see Scared to be what she became She would tell you what you couldn't be And why you had yourself to blame
Alone again you try to disappear And hold it in pretending not to hear
This voice without a sound Voice that tears you down You're trying not to fear Saying this is in your head But it whispers in your ear Saying this is what you get
She was ready with your penalty When eventually you'd fall She was there inside your memory Saying this was all your fault
Alone again you try to disappear And hold it in pretending not to hear