14/SAFE WITHIN

In my dreams we’re riding the wind
Hopes of two generations twisted together
Soaring high, your coats on my back
No doubt whatsoever

And when I fell from the sky, so deep
You leaned in and kissed my forehead
Picked me up and didn’t haul over the coals
Gave me a little hope instead

I’m sitting on the floor of this darkened room
Thinking where did I go so wrong
Searching for your shadow by the doorframe
Waited for you for so long

I thought I loved you, I still do?
But your arms are as cold as your eyes
Disappointed in the shambles of my life
Disappointed by my foggy skies

In my dreams, I feel safe
Safe in the comfort of your endless embrace
I don’t wake up with tear stained skin
You’d have wiped it all away

I tried to be your hero
I tried to be your prince
I tried to make you proud
But you never let me in

In my dreams, I’m not reminded of those falls
You already know how much it hurts
I don’t carry the burden of your care
Nor the shame of a love so coerced

I’ve torn myself apart and hidden it all
When will you learn I’m this close to the end
Level against me accusations like I’m on trial
While I’m the one you’re supposed to defend

I tried to be your hero
I tried to be your prince
I tried to make you proud
But you never let me in

I tried to be your hero
I tried to be your prince
In my dreams I’m safe from it all
Safe from the torment within