Awake

So desperate
Hoping for acceptance from
People who were meant to love
But don't, they say it's not appreciated
To see what you've chosen
To become

Eyes, eyes, eyes
Just watching you
Waiting, seconds till you fall apart
Then it's over for you
No chances, no chances, none at all

Their minds seem open
Yet, not exposed
They'll let you in
But not too close

You'll never know
The obstacles
The certain things that you have no control over

Don't let them see
Don't let them know (6x)

That you're awake

You see everything through those eyes
You understand, but they don't
you're awake

Spit out the rust
Strip the disguise
Don't think twice, no need to agonize
A tooth or two if not, gold will grow, gold will grow
Remember that your mama told you so

Step out from the shadow
Let everyone see
Black & blue, it don't matter
You're free
The fight's over, you've won
Raise your bloody fists high,
Breathe
You didn't die

You're still here, you're still here
Open your eyes
You're awake