Hold My Breath

Caught me unaware when I was low
I deserved more, you told me so
"I can be your friend, I can be your whatever"
But I could never find the words to speak
So you filled in blanks, you screamed for me
And you told me who you thought that I should be

You can light a match, I'll burn for days
Try to find my way inside this haze
If it chokes me out, I'll burn for everyone
Family and friends bask in the glow
Man made out of straw, enjoy the show
I can take the heat better than anyone

A small place of our own, no room for two
If you told me jump, that's what I'd do
I always let you down, you told me constantly
Late night drives hoping to find
Music loud enough to clear my mind
Only to return back home where I can't hear

Point me to the coast, I'll swim for days
Freeze me til I'm blue, can't feel my legs
If I sink right here, I'll float from everyone
Like you need your rage, I need the sea
Just to fill me up and let me be
I can hold my breath longer than anyone

Had to run for miles uphill to see
I could find my voice and speak for me
If I stay up here, the air is crystal clear
I don't hold a grudge, but shame on you
For tying me in knots I can't undo
But I can try to pull them loose with every year

Confidence is learned on solid ground
If you stand on ice, you're sure to drown
Take away the weight that tries to pull you down
I can only hope that you find peace
It's a hope I also pray for me
Close my eyes and wish it comes for everyone

(My sunshine...)

Difference between the young and old
I had to learn, was never told
Is that you start to finally see outside yourself
Try to look forward, never back
Learn to let go, accept the fact
That you don't have to live your life for anyone