That’s right, I’m always
Trying to protect what’s important to me
I hold them tightly, tightly, only to
Break them before I know it
That’s right, kindness
Is overlooked unless it can be seen
For instance, even if I purposely stabbed you
And attended to your wounds
Shining a light on something makes the shadows darker
It all depends on which side you believe
Oh, we’re not strong, so
We hurt others, we hurt others
With invisible weapons
Oh, and yet I keep singing because
I want to protect, want to protect
So I’ll just say this one thing to you
You’ll be alright
Even your eyes that I cover as I say,
You don’t have to look
Before I know it, I’ve put them out.
It’s too late by then
Not wanting to hurt each other anymore
Though I try to keep others at bay
A non-existent being by the name of loneliness
Just laughs as it stands next to me
Hey, will I one day be able to
Protect someone that I treasure?
Wanting to live than die
Wanting to be happy than to just live
Oh, we’re not strong
So we hurt and hurt others
Repeatedly and become exhausted
Oh, but I keep on singing, so
You don’t have to feel rushed, go slowly
Come on around one of these days to accept what’s been bequeathed to you
You’ll be alright