Look the Devil Straight in the Eye

Look the devil straight in the eye
In the midst of a desert
Caught in the act of prospection

Watching veins emerge through the skin
On the wrist where it's tender
I feel like I might surrender

Navigating skin like a map
Marked by scars, cuts and bruises
Fading pictures of freedom

Walking in the dark with no light
Burned out torches and ashes
Dried out tears on my lashes

I wish you could save me
Save me from myself
I'm tired of reigning
My personal hell

I know you're committed
To playing your part
Please stray from the script and
Just come as you are

There's a crippling pain in your chest
As your breathing gets heavy
You look up to the ceiling

Watching stars as they fade away
Telling stories of glory
A distant place worth exploring

There's a loud buzz in you ears
Drowning out the surroundings
As your eyes fill with tears

Look an angel straight in the eye
You do not have to do this
You feel that you can pull through this

I wish you could save me
Save me from myself
I'm tired of reigning
My personal hell

I know you're committed
To playing your part
Please stray from the script and
Just come as you are

Look the devil straight in the eye
In the midst of a desert
And only see your reflection...



Credits
Writer(s): Anna Leon
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