I hear her in my head.
She’s screaming, she’s screaming.
But sister doesn’t understand, she’ll come back.
I know so.
Look at the flowers Lizzie.
Look how they wither for you.
The poison leaves bit by bit, not all at once.
Be patient. You’re still healing.
If I lose my way and forget what I did.
Just remind me of what they spoke to me.
If you hold my hand and tell me not to.
I won’t remember what I’ve done to you.
I asked for everything to stay near me.
A sad excuse for a family, all is false.
When it all passes, will we still be here.
To keep apart, to stay apart.
With flesh to heart.
I felt nothing.
With my hands around your throat.
credits
from What Safe Means,
released October 10, 2014
Music: Zuzu Depoyster & Ahmad Husayn
Lyrics: Ahmad Husayn
Mix: Allen Hickery
Master: Bert Moose
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