this is what it takes for me
to feel normal
though it's a pale and darkened reflection
of who I'm meant to be
this is what it takes for me
to feel numb to the chaos

oh, this battle inside my head
that rages on and on and on
wave upon wave upon wave
the onslaught continues
I wield the knife
I raise the blade to my throat
my steady hand makes the cut
but still there is no peace
and still the war ravages me
leaving me desolate

I want to be free
from the chains that shackle me
and in my other hand is the key
but the blade keeps it at bay
the poison in my veins
and the poison in my brain
have atrophied the fingers
that would unlock me

come out of your prison, oh little one
the only world out to get you
is the one that's in your head
there's a world that's much safer
just on the other side of facing
what you fear the most
stand up; pick yourself up off the floor
the atrophy is an illusion
the blade is in your mind
there are no chains
come out and taste your freedom
come out and feel the sun
and if you haven't the strength to walk
I will carry you in my arms

this is not your home
this is not where you belong
oh, little one, listen to me
and follow the sound of my voice
there is more than this darkness
there is more than fighting to stay alive
there is more than this life support
that keeps you barely breathing
I will breathe into you
I will fill your lungs
I will give sight to your eyes
and I will bring you home