I once had dreams
They all died
Along with most of my hope
I had inside
With every silent tear
That I cried
With all the uncertainty
That I'd abide
At the hands of abuse
That I'd hide
With every smile
I lied
In the end I failed
But I tried

I never really had anyone
On my side
I had a few I thought
I could confide
They all disappeared
Lost in their pride
They loved me and left
Pushed me aside
No matter how much of my heart
I supplied
Or how many of my wants
I denied
It was never enough
I was torn wide

I'd hold on for dear life
Through the ride
While I screamed at myself
Because of my backslide
While all my emotions
Began to collide
I was bound to my past
Securely tied