breath me in, this second hand smoke.
you flash a smile, and all the while,
you've been tugging at your bracelet of barbed wire,
broken intentions, and frightful compassion.
the truth will ring true in the end,
compassion always prevails.
but i'm sure you already knew that,
or maybe it was once knew.
you've played this game so well,
your bracelet has it's own tale to tell.
what would it take to make you smile?
what would it take to make you see?
what is the nature of the shadow that has fallen over this city?
consume me, this tonic for the nerves.
this shadow remains dormant, we stand strong.
it's funny how time, not slowing it's pace,
urges us to become a person you never wanted to be.
it's taken all i can muster to never falter,
never give in, never surrender.
at this point, even i cannot assure where this strength comes from.
maybe it's from my friends, maybe it's from my heart.
maybe it's from past experience, maybe it's outside awareness.
i want to know where it is you seek strength from.
do you have any faith?
do you ever pray?
do you ever hope?
hell, you don't have to believe in me.
just believe in something.
you flash a smile, and all the while,
you keep tugging at that bracelet.
please, remember,
you're not alone.
i may not be able to carry your burdens,
and responsibilities, and desires.
but i can hold your delicate hands,
and help you stand.
nobody, not even the rain..
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