Ripcord

(album: Composure - 2018)

Time revealed what's underneath your skin
You only cared when the floor caved in
You know that I, I'd look for a reason
But it just starts arguments

I'm the candle when your lights burn out
Reassurance in the face of doubt

You pull me like a ripcord
Ignored, you're selfish 'til you need me more
Now all of our trust is gone
So if we fall to the ground, right now
The consequences still roll out
Where all our trust is gone
Seem strong to carry on

With what I said
I tore into your skin
Mend your wounds, while I stitch my lips
It only hurts when the words sink in
It only hurts when the words sink in
Here we are again
Two corners, different ends
Hope it's a season, but it's likely permanent

I'm the candle when your lights burn out
I'm the shelter when your sky is falling down

You pull me like a ripcord
Ignored, you're selfish 'til you need me more
Now all of our trust is gone
So if we fall to the ground, right now
The consequences still roll out
Where all our trust is gone
Seem strong to carry on

You wear a mask when I'm around
You lit a fire that my night sweats can't put out
Can't put out
You wear a mask when I'm around
You lit a fire that my night sweats can't put out
(Can't put it out)
I can't put it out
Now all of our trust is gone

You pull me like a ripcord
Ignored, you're selfish 'til you need me more
Now all of our trust is gone
So if we fall to the ground, right now
I'm okay with how things will turn out
You're gone, seem strong and carry on