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I can't get out
I’m here in my room,
there is no lock on the door
but still I’m not able to get out
I’m in a tower of ivory
far away from the rest of the world
I can’t see outside
even though there is a window
because it hurts to look and see
a world I can’t be a part of
I’m not sure how I got here
I’m holding the door closed from the inside
not sure what I’m hiding from
the light from the outside hurts my eyes
so I keep them closed
blind to what’s around me
wishing I could get out
but afraid to let myself go
out where I could get hurt
I don’t know how I got here
or why I’m so afraid
I wish I could open the door
and just let in a little light
and maybe I’ll be able to go all the way
and see the world again
and know that it’s safe outside
I just need you to help me open it a little
to let me know it’s ok
then maybe I’ll be able to loosen
my grip and step out into the light.
I need to hear the music
so I can sing the song that’s waiting for me
it’s so dark in here
my eyes have grown accustomed to it
I’m afraid that soon
I won’t be able to stand it any longer
please show me why I’m so afraid
maybe I don’t need a key
maybe I just need you to tell me it’s ok
to let go of this door
and that I can come out
I’m not being punished
no one locked me in here
I can come out when ever I want to
and see the light
and hear the music again
there is no lock on the door
but still I’m not able to get out
I’m in a tower of ivory
far away from the rest of the world
I can’t see outside
even though there is a window
because it hurts to look and see
a world I can’t be a part of
I’m not sure how I got here
I’m holding the door closed from the inside
not sure what I’m hiding from
the light from the outside hurts my eyes
so I keep them closed
blind to what’s around me
wishing I could get out
but afraid to let myself go
out where I could get hurt
I don’t know how I got here
or why I’m so afraid
I wish I could open the door
and just let in a little light
and maybe I’ll be able to go all the way
and see the world again
and know that it’s safe outside
I just need you to help me open it a little
to let me know it’s ok
then maybe I’ll be able to loosen
my grip and step out into the light.
I need to hear the music
so I can sing the song that’s waiting for me
it’s so dark in here
my eyes have grown accustomed to it
I’m afraid that soon
I won’t be able to stand it any longer
please show me why I’m so afraid
maybe I don’t need a key
maybe I just need you to tell me it’s ok
to let go of this door
and that I can come out
I’m not being punished
no one locked me in here
I can come out when ever I want to
and see the light
and hear the music again
Published 18th Jul 2011
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