bruised water

my skin is like a map of where my heart has been

and i can't hide the marks

but it's not a negative thing

so i let down my guard

drop my defenses

down by my clothes

i'm learning to fall with no safety net to cushion the blow

i bruise easily so be gentle when you handle me

there's a mark you leave like a love heart carved on a tree

i bruise easily

can't scratch the surface without moving me

underneath i bruise easily

i bruise easily

i've found your finger prints on a glass of wine

do you know you're leaving them all over this heart of mine too?

but if i never take this leap of faith i'll never know

so i'm learning to fall with no safety net to cushion the blow

anyone who can touch you

can hurt you or heal you

anyone who can reach you

can love you or leave you

i bruise easily

i bruise easily

i bruise easily so be gentle when you handle me

there's a mark you leave like a love heart carved on a tree

i bruise easily

can't scratch the surface without moving me

underneath i bruise easily

i bruise easily