Bars On My Windows

(album: Meanjin - 2022)

I lie in bed in all day
I find it hard to get to sleep
With all the secrets that I keep
For you
Have a hold on me
But now that I'm in therapy
It's not my job to set you free

When I see you I'm scared again
What will it take for it to end?

Now I'll never leave my house
I'll put bars on my windows
So I can keep you out
And I yeah it gets lonely now
But it's better than having you around

These bars are 6 foot tall
I learnt to make them by myself
Just like everything else
I'll pull you off my chest
You know I wish you all the best
But I'm exhausted I need rest

When I see you I'm scared again
What will it take for it to end

Now I'll never leave my house
I'll put bars on my windows
So I can keep you out
And I yeah it gets lonely now
But it's better than having you around