Burden

You always come to me when I least expect it, and
I'm always frightened by your touch
Even though I can never get enough
Even when it feels too much

I always turn it off and turn you down, and
You always hunger for my love
Even though the nights are rough
Even when I try to run

You're here, you're there
You know you're everywhere, and
You're watching, waiting for the kill
An animal: a lonesome beast of burden
You're searching, hungry for the thrill

We never like the way they try to hide it, and
They never feel the way we do
Even though their eyes are on you
Even when we feel so blue

They never claim to be the best thing for you, but
We never like to be alone
Even though we try to float
Even when we're sinking like a stone

You're here, you're there
You know you're everywhere, and
You're watching, waiting for the kill
An animal: a lonesome beast of burden
You're searching, hungry for the thrill

Your ears, your hair, even your eye's cold stare, they
They keep me wondering what's real
Some time apart might help me ease this burnin'
The flames from your heart, I can feel

So did you mean to leave me with this grief, this burden?
Did you mean to leave me here behind?
Should I forget the ones who come and go, or
Should I just keep them in my mind?

You're here, you're there
You know you're everywhere, and
You're watching, waiting for the kill
An animal: a lonesome beast of burden
You're searching, hungry for the thrill

Your ears, your hair
Even your ice-cold stare, they
They keep me wondering what's real
Some time apart might help me ease this burnin'
The flames from your heart, I can feel