Buildups, Breakdowns

from lios by Life Instead of Sleep

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I thought you were gone
But you're not
Rearing your ugly face
Locking me in my place

This skin feels way too thin
Tear it off and start again

I did my time
6 months of digging
Happiness is rare
Happiness is not there

You're screaming at me to lie
Why oh why oh why

And these build ups and breakdowns
Are breaking down me
This hole in my wall
Is not what I need

I promise It's not that bad
I promise I'm not that sad

I promise It's not that bad
I promise I'm not that sad, anymore

But When life lifts you up to break you down
You have to swim harder or else you'll drown

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from lios, released December 31, 2018

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