My mind is a mess of cables searching for connections
My heart is a marching band marching without direction
A coin flip decision that landed on the ridge
Should I build or burn a bridge?
I knew a word could fix this, just didn't know which one
'Hate' is so strong, and 'love' it weighs a ton
So I rambled trying to find the answer, dug a hole so deep
Just push the dirt in on me, and this promise I will keep
It won't hurt, when you finally forget
It won't feel, like I'm standing in your chest
Memories whether good or bad, will surely stick around
But at least I won't destroy you from six feet underneath the ground
So place a rock, or rose or a stump or a vase
To mark my grave and memory, the last time you saw my face
And those times I raised my voice, I hope the echo will recede
But if it all just went away, wouldn't I be getting off easy?
So while you're out there without me, fingers crossed you're happy
I'll be following the breadcrumbs, back to when you still loved me
And scratching my nails into the walls of this box
Counting the days you've been gone while I lay here to rot
It won't hurt, when you finally forget
It won't feel, like I'm standing in your chest
Memories whether good or bad, will surely stick around
But at least I won't destroy you from six feet underneath the ground
credits
from Notes & Memos,
released December 31, 2016
Music and lyrics:
Kyle Vizina
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