You stand so close to me
So close that I can't breathe
And when I try to speak
My lips stick to my teeth
And your face is part from now
There is of all no doubt
And I write since I can't speak
Just let my lips be ink
Ellipses fill the air
From how we stop and stare
You make the time stand still
Control is at our will
I'll see it in the news
I'll watch it on the screen
These thoughts inside my head
Are nothing but a dream
The silver lining in your eyes
Is nothing more than a disguise
I guess I'm really not surprised
You still appear to be
The child weak at the knees
Learning about the world
And self-identity
And when the seasons change
Let someone warm your bones
When winter gets its way
Reside inside your home
Never forget to dance
Don't be afraid to sing
Well I'm breaking many hearts
Just so you won't break me
Now find it in the books
I'll see it in the clouds
Whenever you're in doubt
Just spell everything out
I'm counting feelings, counting shame
I'm weighing options, weighing blame
I guess we're really just the same