So precious
One foot in the water
Other one on the sand
I think of your tail caught between metal and wood
In the mouse trap
Thrash and gnaw I may never escape
The coyote will chew at its flesh rather than be attached any longer
Feed your children the abandoned limb
I know why you still sing outside of your gilded cage of copper
It once shone just for you but has since rusted just like old iron
So drink of the cup and breathe of the air
As your children feast their teeth break on the bones
Let them gum at the meat
And never let them leave your home
Blessings, blessings
Save me
I don't believe in you
Pocket the change left for beggars blinded
Amused they all followed me home
Thinking your mask was me
I led them all inside
And set it on fire
Take the blame
It's my own word against mine
And I don't know who to believe
Loosen your grip or you won't have the strength to hold on next time
Victory or defeat
It all tastes the same
Your tongue or mine
It all tastes the same
When this is all I have come to expect from you
I know these are our parting days
I blame myself
The nest is empty
I forced you to fly
The nest is empty
I forced you to fly
The nest is empty
I forced you to fly
The nest is empty
I forced you to fly home