Riley Burke - Reconfiguration Lyrics

There were four of us in Washington Heights
And the sun was out, the day was warm and bright
Next I knew you were carrying on without me
And I was shriveled up hoping you'd notice me on my knees

Last night I prayed for clarity
And this was the dream that came to me
Reminds me of age eight in my aunt's living room
Hearing Mom say, "Be kind to her or she won't grow to love you"

Sensing despair I thought to merge was to care
So I stuffed my smile and nausea as it arrived
My liver swelled and knees gave out
Put my body through the ringer as my way to shout

Resisting you splits me in two
And my guts churn and my mind whirls when I do
I've fought hard not to be okay
But can I stay and break this need to save?