A t t e m p t e d s u i c i d e You don't say but it still shows Acting like no one knows Turn your cheek and start to fret Some how you always forget But all you've got is what you're given You think you're driving but you're being driven Attempted suicide Seeds of doubt start to shape Start looking for a new escape Circumstance you distort You still act like it's your last resort But all you've got is what you're given You think you're driving but you're being driven Don't you ever tire of what's expected? Time to realize that this is the course you've selected How long have you neglected? That the hands that strangle you are yours Attempted suicide You don't say but it still shows Acting like no one knows Turn your cheek and start to fret Some how you always forget But all you've got is what you're given You think you're driving but you're being driven Attempted suicide Seeds of doubt start to shape Start looking for a new escape Circumstance you distort You still act like it's your last resort But all you've got is what You're given you think you're driving but you're being driven Don"t you ever tire of what's expected? Time to realize that this is the course you've selected How long have you neglected? That the hands that strangle you are yours Stumbling on your own limitations Held back by hesitations Self—imposed obligations But the hands the strangle you are... It's plain for all to see But you don't get it You trudge on though you could avoid it Pressure is leaving a scar The hands that strangle you are... Stay on this steady pace It's much easier than having to face Notice how this has started to mar The hands that strangle you i are yours