Slowly writing me out of the story The way your words can strangle The lack thereof can blind Lay by me you aren't here And ankles bound by obligation For all the presents broken And promises bought And religion and respect sought after You can't answer
I have made you mine [I feel cold and I feel bitter) Fashioned little to be recognized [and I look small] Oh, my dream [have gotten frail]
This week I'm weak and trying to recall Why I came to you again And you smile and try to mean what you say You're swallowed in teeth and try to repay Replay the scene you can replace What you dreamed Going door to door To find myself You try to stay faithful to my pride To blend into the end To fit the mean