Anthem

Anthem Jan 2017

Lovers lips and how it ended up like this..../

four thousand milligrams each
and i'm still not sure what to say
when you ask why i want to leave

and i listen to all your lies
as we lay beneath the stars
each representing things we've been let down by

the future is inside
it's not somewhere else
i just want to be with someone who makes me feel alive

just because we kissed on lovers lips
well that don't mean we're in love
and i have a decent idea how we've ended up like this.

Anthem Jan 2017

Head north, head south, head anywhere, head anywhere but here../

it never felt quite right
but that doesn't make it any easier to leave
no words, just tears running down your face
and the blood smeared on my sleeve
i thought you knew everything
you thought i could do it on my own
but i need more than this
i'm ruined to my bones
i'm run through. washed out.
lonely. forlorn.
so please, give me your hand
and give me what i need
give me just one more chance
and i'll bite the hand that feeds

Anthem Jan 2017

Blackout../

you're selfish
calloused
a coward
always with that
worst foot forward
disregarding others
blank stares
afraid to reach for anything
hoping not to find
any sunlight in me

Anthem Jan 2017

SC.../

any chance we could stay dark?
blowing blunts late night in the park
you can take the high road
leave more room for me on the low
and although i will always love you
these questions only god can know

i'll always be there for you
but some mountains just
aren't meant to move

i remember the shape of your dress
that smell of the shampoo you used to use
i can't remember the color of your eyes
i really can't remember much more about you.

Anthem Jan 2017

Imperfect time../

we held hands on this
our last night on earth
while we kissed
our mouths filled with dust
the shadows of the trees
confuse our blood upon the leaves

we walked along the path
we followed closely to the sea
the skyline was on fire
and the smell of smoke hung in the air
like some terrible disease

as the storm approached
and you gripped my withered hand
i knew i'd gladly fade away
if it meant i could walk with you again

Anthem Jan 2017

The sound of you fighting.../

she's draining full confessionals
all while doing shots at the bar
constantly worried about everything
except exactly where you are
isn't that just "so hollywood"?
what is it, your first night in town?
i deny any part
why would i want to burn it down?
who really believes
you can survive solely on love?
gargled six days with gasoline
and i still can taste the blood
why are you always so ******* literal?
"liberate the prisoners"
"you'll drown with the rest of them"
my body is a witch
and i am burning it.

Anthem Jan 2017

Flake

you bent the knee
i pulled his tail
**** the pestilent
you preach betrayal
i wonder what's in your eyes and
on your mind
you just want to feel better
i'd rather cut you open and
count the rings
you chose to believe the lie
i'd like to burn the whole system and
mix the dirt and ash and spit
you know it's a road well-traveled
i've done it once and
i can disappear again.