North Star

It planted a seed of doubt
Inside my mind
That grew to a tree of terrors
I thought I would die
The branches they spread
Poked holes through my head
Created a canopy
That blocked out the light
Kept me trapped inside
I couldn't breathe

If this wasn't real
If this was a trick
How do you explain the warmth behind my ribs?
Can't trust my own thoughts
To tell me the truth
But when I feel lost
I can find you
Won't have to go far
You live in my heart
You're the North Star
Keeping me on course

It kicked in the door and tore
The wood from its frame
Invaded my home with nightmares
I didn't feel safe
It turned on the gas
Held up a match
Thought I'd never be saved

If this wasn't real
If this was a hoax
Could you explain how we were both toast?
Can't trust my own brain
To know what is best
But my genuine feelings
Keep your lore in my chest
It tells a tale
Of candor and quips
Our bond wasn't frail
The laughs were breathless

If this wasn't real
And you were a fish
That'd make me the lure
But there's no ocean
So how could you breathe
In a climate so dry?
You mean to tell me
My love is a lie?
Nice try, mind. Nice try
I'll rely on the kind side
On the bright
The North Star in my sky
I'll rely on the North Star in my sky