I'm trying to swim
In the endless ocean
I'm trying to breathe
As the waves engulf me
Everytime I think I can catch my breath
When I reach out to break the surface
I'm pulled down deeper and deeper
Its like I've got shackles at my feet
Pulling, tugging, calling
I'm fighting I promise I'm trying
Every gulp of air
Met by the pressure of the sea
Every grasp for light
Only a little more out of reach
So many words yet to be said
Let me shout them, let me speak
Hear me, see me...
I think I'm in way too deep
Kicking, thrashing, flailing
Please I'm trying
I told you once, I had a dream
The breeze was light
And I was at peace
Dec 7, 2023
Dec 7, 2023 at 1:07 PM UTC
I'm trying to swim
In the endless ocean
I'm trying to breathe
As the waves engulf me
Everytime I think I can catch my breath
When I reach out to break the surface
I'm pulled down deeper and deeper
Its like I've got shackles at my feet
Pulling, tugging, calling
I'm fighting I promise I'm trying
Every gulp of air
Met by the pressure of the sea
Every grasp for light
Only a little more out of reach
So many words yet to be said
Let me shout them, let me speak
Hear me, see me...
I think I'm in way too deep
Kicking, thrashing, flailing
Please I'm trying
I told you once, I had a dream
The breeze was light
And I was at peace
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