melted

let's start in the middle

you breathe just to stop eventually
but here's another chance

hey, instead of starting all over
let's start smack-dab in the middle of it
running, running as you hit the ground
(the bombs are loud
but the screams are louder)

four quarters, two semesters
you're distressed with tests
did you consent to this?
you tell her you can't go on
but the show's starting
just act like nothing's wrong

ragged pants, dragging shoes, no blouse
bragging doesn't change the fact that
you've got no house
go home, to where you don't belong
and sing another song with happy melodies
over sad lyrics, you must stay strong

hey, instead of starting all over
let's start right here, thick and
thinner than you've ever been, from the stress
it's the best, taking a rest
just to mess up again

you leave just to come back again
and this time you can't.