[Verse 1]
We're disenchanted but alive, finally de-oxytocinized
Barely made it out of the sticky web of burning girls and guys
After countless tries to paint the truth with stubborn lies
Our skin and bones have grown to show us what we wish to hide
When all alone and only lows are left inside the highs
Sweetness left uncovered means we're haunted by a swarm of flies
When they are all we know and they won't let us go, we realize
That in the end the love was spent on feeding parasites
But justifications are lowered so epiphanies arise:
Everyone is losing when we make our flesh the prize
Drain us over drinks and dinner while compromise
On innocence and trade it in to be abused and traumatized
Do you recognize hyenas in disguise
That hang around the body till the light inside subsides?
The wish is 'plenty of fish' so it comes as no surprise
That we're feeling worthless, so we sing of diamonds in the skies
[Hook]
You can't save yourself, let alone someone else
[Verse 2]
So in the name of taking it higher, I'm tired
Of the dreams that we have constantly retired, tired
Of the pull of rusted hidden wires I'm so tired
Of being trapped inside the smoke and fire, tired
So in the name of taking it higher, I'm tired
Of the dreams that we have constantly retired, tired
Of the pull of rusted hidden wires I'm so tired
Of being trapped inside the smoke and fire, tired
Weak illusions say it's stronger not to cry
I insist until we mend we don't pretend that we're alive
So we take a deeper breath into the hurt we hold inside
And bless the rain that came to wash the poison out these eyes
If we could find a way into the feeling that we're missing
We would get to see our loneliness as home instead of prison
We'd never have to fake a smile and keep our sorrows hidden
We'd grieve until we feel that our mistakes have been forgiven
[Hook]
You can't save yourself, let alone someone else