I don’t wanna tell you
My truths every time
Cuz there’s stories and sadness and inside jokes
That are only mine
But every game I play tonight
Pushes me closer to the line
You tear down this wall
That I built so strong
And I bare it all to you
Right and wrong
I wonder what was protecting me
From you, all along
The woman you want to see
Is not who I wanted to show
But I guess she was waiting here
Ready to go
And all those things that mama taught me
You were what they’re for
I got a heart I keep to myself
And one that I parade
A face I show to the world
And one I save
And if you think you figured me out
I could go either way
I’m not sure where you came from
And I’m not sure where this goes
Guess there’s a lot of things here
That I don’t know
Cuz all the constants I used to hold
Disappeared like “no”
I don’t wanna tell you
My truths every time
There’s gotta be something here
That’s only mine
But every game I play tonight
Pushes me closer to the line
credits
from Mercury,
released June 17, 2014
Adria Ramos - guitar, vocals
Mike Underwood - drums
Andrew Mertens - upright bass
Jeff Johnston - electric guitar
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