Why in the world would you show him something so horrific,
I can hear the voices in his head say, "This is terrific."
They're spinning and stirring like they always do,
and now they get to focus on something brand new.

That is my brother, and he cannot handle
things of that sort, a film or a scandal.
Get out of your seat, and leave the room,
take him with you, or the voices will consume.

Are you out of your mind, haven't you learned
that the voices in his head weren't planted, they were earned.
From one trauma to the next, it filled in his chest
but he's finally on meds, he's doing his best.

Anytime I smile in your direction,
I see it spread through your body like a
******* infection.

And that makes me sick, to affect you that way
I want you to live, get lost like a stray.

Anytime I touch you, on accident or purpose,
it's like your convinced waiting for me,
is worth it.

And that makes me sick, to affect you that way
because I don't love you anymore, I don't want you to stay.

Every man I start to understand helps me grow.
From strangers to lovers, to company under covers,
each one goes to show-

that you really have to love yourself,
before you're with somebody else,
or you'll become someone you don't know.

Please hold me,
don't let go.
I need to be held,
but I don't like asking.
Just for tonight,
just until the sun tells us
"it's time to go home."

I point to the stars,
you say they're in my eyes.
I laugh and brush it off this time.

We're here at night,
but I miss the sun.
You tell me you are looking at one.

I ask you what your favorite planet is,
and then you do the same.
My butterflies are getting harder to tame.

I'd love to go to outer space,
see all the planets and the stars.
It's time to leave though now, so you walk me to the car.

I can't keep you safe anymore,
sweet girl.
You are older now, and the world
undresses in front of you,
day by day.
It seemed too good to be true,
because it was.
This world is a cold and dark place,
a nightmare in the shape of a
daydream.