we've been seduced by suffering
the hallucination settles
if our memories don't drag their feet in dirt
their steps can't be retraced
so we spin until we're sick
longing for the loss of balance
a fall that carries us from heaven to our grave
you haunt me like an empty home
i bring you with me wherever i go
rearranging my insides in search of sleep
you forget to bring me with you when you leave
punish my body for the things my soul has seen
i've been staring into sunlight counting backwards while the radiance blinds me
flawed reflections will make themselves at home
convincing us to walk barefoot through miles of broken mirrors
you haunt me like an empty home
i bring you with me wherever i go
rearranging my insides in search of sleep
you forget to bring me with you when you leave
i know you need somewhere to sleep
change the locks on doors i've left open inside of me
we have been seduced by suffering
you haunt me like an empty home
swallowing your spare key for safekeeping
wander where you please inside of me