for those below

helpless she lies across the stairs

haunting your days

consuming your prayers. there will be healing but don't force this girl to stand

as she's counting the ceilings with pale voice and trembling hands

you told me life was long but now that it's gone

you find yourself on top as the leader of the flock

called to be a rock for those below

whispered notes from the piano in the corner of the room

hold your throat is that healing that you're hearing in her tune

wanting change but loving her just as she lies

is the burden of a man who's built his life on love

you told me life was long but now that it's gone

you find yourself on top as the leader of the flock

called to be a rock for those below

i'll be locked up and stored

in the lavender ward

'cause my mind is just like hers

just as broken just as crippled just as burned

and then i find myself on top as the leader of the flock

called to be a rock for those below