Linger

It’s apparent from your shadow growing longer

That those things that haven’t killed you aren’t making you any stronger

The fatigues of your mind affect your body and soul

And the unnerving desires you have are taking their toll

Can’t remember your dreams after you wake up

‘Cuz if you could reality would probably stop

Can’t open your eyes enough to see them clearly

They linger, like you, on and on wearily

It’s funny how someone’s eyes can make or break them

No disguise will work, because they all condemn

They never say what they really meant to say

And we all know this because we are they

Imagine, if you will, that you’re on a desert island

Not enjoying yourself on the beach, but buried under the sand

Can’t open your eyes enough to see clearly

You linger on, forever, discretely

Bought a ticket to ride but then went nowhere

Funny how if it doesn’t affect them they don’t really care

Standing in line and waiting for my turn

The blond only catches your eye, that’s what I’ve learned

Wake up, wake up you sleepy head

And convince the world that you’re not dead

Can’t open your eyes, too much sand to see clearly

Just know there’s one in this world who loves you dearly

Saw you last night and again this morning

The second was by chance; the first was a warning

In short, good things happen to those who lie

But in the long run they’ll be afraid to close their eyes

It haunts you like a lengthening shadow

Conveniently gone today, but lingering tomorrow

Can’t open your eyes, to much guilt to see straight

Panicked, frantically trying to escape your fate