Someday, I’ll drown
In my memories.

Dearly beloved,
We are gathered here today
To misplace our faith
To live in all things through a god
That we’re not even sure exists
And to make a pledge
That needs not be made

Give a ring
Take a breath
Forgive and forget
Pledge your life away

When you shout
It hurts my ears
I close my eyes
And gritt my teeth
Not for the volume
I’ll handle that
But for the tone,
The aggression underneath

Please be calm
I’m a fragile heart
Your sound waves ripple
And rip me apart

And after you’ve painted
A thousand trees,
A hundred birds or more
And a city street,
A single grain of sand
Painted within a mile long beach
Means as much as the sum
Of all the other brush strokes each.

I’ll smile
All the while
Through the teeth
Of a crocodile

Someday,
In a way, I’ll have never been alone
And someday,
I’ll listen to the voice
That has called my name for years

I want a love that’s right
Right is only half of what’s wrong
I want a short-haired girl
Who sometimes wears it twice as long
Now I’m stepping out this old brown shoe
Yeah, and I’m in love with you
I’m so glad you came here
It won’t be the same now I’m telling you
Although you pick me up
From where some try to drag me down
When I see your smile
Replacing every thoughtless frown
You got me escaping from this zoo
Baby, I’m in love with you
I’m so glad you came here
It won’t be the same now that I’m with you

If I grow up, I’ll be a singer
Wearing rings on every finger
Not worrying what they or you’ll say
I’ll live and love and maybe someday
Who knows baby
You may comfort me

I want a love that’s yours
To miss that love is something I’d hate
I’ll get an early start
In making sure that I’m not late
For your sweet top lip I’m in the queue
Baby, I’m in love with you
I’m so glad you came here
It won’t be the same now that I’m with you
I’m so glad you came here
It won’t be the same now I’m telling you

I may appear to be imperfect
My love is something you can’t reject
I’m changing faster than the weather
If you and me should get together
Who knows baby
You may comfort me