Burn

I've done my best to fight it off, though it haunts me everyday
These little voices tend to never go away
I sit and take the time, though it's hurting me to see, that scary truth that's staring back at me
And I counted all the ways and the options I should take, but I feel like all my efforts are a waste
And I wish I knew the truth, cause I'd start to make a change
But that time has passed and I'm to blame

I'm feeling lost. I know it's true. I'm just a kid who's not responsible
But if I knew that then, don't you think I'd make amends?
But as I grow I see you'll never learn
It's kind of funny as I watch it burn
And I wish that things could change, but just like you... I'm through

I feel like such a fool

The fields start to catch the flame as I watch it burn today
The sky is full with soot and everything is grey
I smell it in the air, the heat surrounding me, as I burn it down for all to see

So I'm holding on to what I knew
I feel cheated when I think of you
Do you know the things I'd sacrifice back then?
But as I grow I see you'll never learn
It's kind of funny as I watch it burn
And I wish that things could change, but just like you... I'm through

And I feel like such a fool. Naïve and confused, cheated and abused
But now I see the truth in all the words you said to me
And it's bitter sweet... these burning memories
Blinded by my ignorance and youth... deceived
Though as foolish as I was... I've learned to find some inner peace

As I contemplate these choices that we made that fateful day
I'd rather burn the past to find anew in hopes to make a change
I've been careless with my actions, I know there's no one left to blame
I guess I'll find the rest, upon her breast as they take me to my grave

I guess I'll burn today