I'm trying...
Trying to chip away
All the layers of regret, of shame, of dirt
All the layers of hurt.

From what's inside
But all I've got is a broken hammer,
Encased around a ceramic heart
That comes only in broken parts.

Can't you see?
I'm trying...
Trying to get to me
Won't you see?

How can you stand there
Asking for help
Asking for me to find your salvation, your shady tree
When I can't even find me.

Can't you see?
I'm throwing out the rules
I'm done helping, I've given enough
After all,
I gave myself up.