I’ve been naked in the eyes of the beholders of the world...
Did they see beauty?
Weakness? Strength? Or just another pretty girl?

I don't think ive ever truly worn a veil....I've been unfurled
They watch me bleed and call it a Sunday.....swear I can hear them build
shelter with my bitter...and to them it tastes sweet
and I swear I seen them lick their fingers clean
of me

But I’ve got no sanctuary
no hiding place
and it kills the singer
it kills the singer
it kills the singer

Water surrounds me...and it ain't just narrow
its so ******* wide....
No boat of my own just the changing tide
of my miserable life

I am seen but not held
I am touched but not known
I'm a mermaid at heart... so I never really need a boat
I can take the water baby
I can swim, I can float
so don't feel too sorry for me

They write stories on my skin with their eyes
Turn my pain into lullabies
I cry for shelter.... the wind replies
Never....never...
Your home is...
nestled inside
a North star less sky
look up...at least its something

I hold on to hope that the storm will give me back my wings
or the moon  will pull me into good things
I want to be held close, I want to be grounded like earth and stone
til then I drift
no boat of my own
but don't feel sorry for me
im a mermaid in my heart
the cold is all I need....
if I truly made love to you and felt the warm...
i'd stab a ******* knife in your heart
and depart
and I wouldn't even mean it at all
please sing that to your soul
this brunette girl has only ever known
the Fall

I am seen but not saved
Always open.....never safe
but who knows
A sanctuary could be just one wish away...

Til then I'll strum my guitar
I hope freedom ain't too far