Hollow

I wake to find myself trapped
In a frozen well, my hollow cell
Those same dark thoughts that
Creep through the window at night
Would leave me paralyzed

Eyes wide, searching for meaning
In the fleeting nothings
I’ve tried forcing that feeling
But I don’t believe myself

Starved for a truth to set me free
I long for your embrace
Scarred from the bitter memories
That tell me I should change

Eyes wide, sharp like a knife
You’d use to pierce through my chest
I’ve tried cutting the ties
But I can’t seem to help myself

Starved for a truth to set me free
I long for your embrace
Scarred from the bitter memories
That tell me I should change

But I am still my father’s son
The stubborn one
So I couldn’t listen

Carve out the heart and set me free
Before the colors fade

I’ll pretend to lift this heart of stone
Each time you draw near
In the end I’d rather sleep alone
But still I lie here
Over and over, again and again

Starved for a truth to set me free
I long for your embrace
Scarred from the bitter memories
That tell me I should change

But I am still my mother’s son
The troubled one
So I’ll keep my distance

Carve out the heart and set me free
Before the colors fade