Composure
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Me First
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Stand Steady
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From The Outside
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Smiling On The Surface
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Hear What You Want
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Unconditional Love
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Composure
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Get By
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Ripcord
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Take A Hint
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Track Lyrics
Me First Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm at best your second option
Like a key under the mat
Are my emotions hard to read?
Seems I'm good at hiding
Reality
[Verse 2]
You disregard the consequences
Always seem to shift the blame
You burn the bridge and then I build it
Seems you're good at hiding
Reality
[Chorus]
Why don't you put me first for once?
And spare me the bad news (Oh no)
Why don't you put me first for once?
We might need to slow down (Oh no)
'Cause I'm not goin' anywhere
[Verse 3]
You make me feel helpless
Like a bird with broken wings
Forcing me to be more selfless
Lean on me, don't knock me over
It seems we're good at hiding
It seems we're good at fighting
Reality
[Chorus]
Why don't you put me first for once?
And spare me the bad news (Oh no)
Why don't you put me first for once?
We might need to slow down (Oh no)
'Cause I'm not goin' anywhere
[Bridge]
I'm all alone
I'm feeling sorry for you
It's hard to say, there's nothing else I can do
I'm all alone
I'm feeling sorry for you
It's hard to say, there's nothing else I can do
(There's nothing I can do)
[Chorus]
Why don't you put me first for once?
And spare me the bad news (Oh no)
Why don't you put me first for once?
We might need to slow down (Oh no)
'Cause I'm not goin' anywhere
Stand Steady Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Softspoken, if ever out loud
These days not much gets out
My mind digs graves through the past
But never takes time to finish the act
[Pre-Chorus]
Can I shoulder the burden?
Can I stomach the past?
[Chorus]
Watch me try to stand steady
Like a flame in the pouring rain
Looking back on my youth
It's good that I've grown
Watch me try to stand steady
Like a bird in a hurricane
Looking back on my youth
It's good that I've grown
[Verse 2]
No matter how cold it might get
My bed sheets are laced with regret
I try to fill in the lines
Rework the plans for a better design
[Pre-Chorus]
Can I shoulder the burden?
Can I stomach the past?
[Chorus]
Watch me try to stand steady
Like a flame in the pouring rain
Looking back on my youth
It's good that I've grown
Watch me try to stand steady
Like a bird in a hurricane
Looking back on my youth
It's good that I've grown
[Bridge]
Here I am, bearing every burden
Here I am, showing every worry
To the world, to the world
[Chorus]
Watch me try to stand steady
Like a flame in the pouring rain
Looking back on my youth
It's good that I've grown
Watch me try to stand steady
Like a bird in a hurricane
Looking back on my youth
It's good that I've grown
[Outro]
Looking back on my youth
It's good that I've grown
Watch me try
From The Outside Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Swallowing the feeling
Counting cracks across the ceiling
Never reached the depths of them before
Finding flaws in every format
I know but haven't shown that
I could pick myself up off the floor
[Pre-Chorus]
I’ll fill my glass to take the edge off
The choice is mine
[Chorus]
From the outside, I seem fine
On the inside, I'm still sick
The pill's a temporary fix
From the outside, I seem fine
[Verse 2]
Redefine rock bottom
With these empty orange bottles
Never felt so paralyzed before (never felt this paralyzed)
We’re all looking for some answers
With the hangman’s broken lantern
Growing ever closer to the floor
[Pre-Chorus]
I’ll fill my glass to take the edge off
The choice is mine
[Chorus]
From the outside, I seem fine
On the inside, I'm still sick
The pill's a temporary fix
From the outside, I seem fine
[Bridge]
(Why do I, why do I) feel so damn cold?
(Why am I, why am I) still so low?
(Why should I, why should I) get up or get out?
Why should I? (Why?)
[Chorus]
From the outside, I seem fine
On the inside, I'm still sick
The pill's a temporary fix
From the outside, I seem fine
I seem fine
[Outro]
On the inside, I'm still sick
The pill's a temporary fix
From the outside
Smiling On The Surface Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Am I telling myself the truth?
I’m used to pretending to be strong and clueless
Am I doing this right by you?
I seem to be coming off as wrong and ruthless
[Pre-Chorus]
Am I telling myself the truth about what I don’t know?
It makes me lose my self-control
I’m staring through the eyes of someone else
[Chorus]
So I’ll keep on smiling on the surface
Hiding my nerves behind the curtain
I’m caught up in an empty room
Filled with second thoughts and gloom
[Verse 2]
Am I changing my mind again?
All this indecision makes me shift my focus
Is the tension my only friend?
Anxiety holds my hand when life gets hopeless
[Pre-Chorus]
Am I telling myself the truth about what I don’t know?
It makes me lose my self-control
I’m staring through the eyes of someone else
[Chorus]
So I’ll keep on smiling on the surface
Hiding my nerves behind the curtain
I’m caught up in an empty room
Filled with second thoughts and gloom
[Bridge]
Am I telling myself the truth about my self-esteem and how others place their worth in me?
I’m staring through the eyes of someone else
Am I telling myself the truth?
[Chorus]
So I’ll keep on smiling on the surface
Hiding my nerves behind the curtain
I’m caught up in an empty room
Filled with second thoughts and gloom
[Outro]
Yeah, I'll keep on smiling on the surface
(Am I telling myself the truth?)
Hear What You Want Lyrics
[Intro]
You only hear what you want
You only hear what you want
[Verse 1]
Knock me down
I'm not sure I have it in me to get back up
To be who I am seems exhausting anyway
You have a lot in common with my conscience
You both erase my confidence
[Chorus]
I can't leave you
You can't leave me
We've been stuck in here forever
If I disappear, if I disappear
I can't see you, you can't see me
We'll be lost in here together
If I disappear would you notice I'm not here
[Verse 2]
Back and forth
Between some kind of vague attachment to yesterday
And never knowing what form of myself I'll get today (To get today)
I'll always be a faded sign in your eyes
No matter what the point of view (point of view)
[Chorus]
I can't leave you
You can't leave me
We've been stuck in here forever
If I disappear, if I disappear
I can't see you, you can't see me
We'll be lost in here together
If I disappear would you notice I'm not here
[Bridge]
I'm not here
You only hear what you want
You only hear what you want to hear
[Chorus]
I can't leave you
You can't leave me
We've been stuck in here forever
If I disappear, if I disappear
I can't see you, you can't see me
We'll be lost in here together
If I disappear would you notice I'm not here
Would you notice I'm not here
Unconditional Love Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Unconditional love and a lack of patience
Is what you gave me
You say I worry too much
While you dig up habits
Buried deep within me
My temper's cutting through to call you out
It makes me sick inside to know
[Chorus]
You let me down but you never let me go
Tell me when we lost control
My heart beats fast
As time moves slow
You let me down but you never let me go
Let me go
[Verse 2]
The hand that eats to feed
No mouth wide open
It's all so different
Excuses hold up the walls that keep you hidden
I don't see progress
We're drowning slowly in the shallow end
It makes me sick inside to know
[Chorus]
You let me down but you never let me go
Tell me when we lost control
My heart beats fast
As time moves slow
You let me down but you never let me go
Let me go
[Bridge]
Spare me the uncertainty and blank stares
'Cause I can't cope
Spare me the anxiety it's not fair
And let me go
Unconditional love
And a lack of patience is what you gave me
[Chorus]
You let me down but you never let me go
Tell me when we lost control
My heart beats fast
As time moves slow (so slow)
You let me down but you never let me go
Let me go
So let me go
Composure Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Losing balance as I weigh out my options
It's an everyday morning routine
Through every hazy memory
At any second you could recap the climax
It’s not as vivid as it used to be
Through every hazy memory
[Pre-Chorus]
The walls were built so high
But couldn't keep their words out
The shelter they provide
Only houses self-doubt
[Chorus]
I'm reclaiming my composure
Lately, I’ll bend, smile, and pretend to be stable
I’ve been avoiding conversation
But lately, I’ll bend, smile, and pretend to be stable
[Verse 2]
Life's unfolding like the plot of a movie
Not the version that everyone sees
My dreams laid out in front of me
(Like dreams laid out in front of me)
I never told anyone, but the truth is I see
The shadow hanging over me
[Pre-Chorus]
The walls were built so high
But couldn't keep their words out
The shelter they provide
Only houses self-doubt
[Chorus]
I'm reclaiming my composure
Lately, I’ll bend, smile, and pretend to be stable
I’ve been avoiding conversation
But lately, I’ll bend, smile, and pretend to be stable
[Pre-Chorus]
The walls were built so high
But couldn't keep their words out
The shelter they provide
Only houses self-doubt
[Chorus]
I'm reclaiming my composure
Lately, I’ll bend, smile, and pretend to be stable
I’ve been avoiding conversation
But lately, I’ll bend, smile, and pretend to be stable
Get By Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I've been dodging the question far too long
I see you sitting there
What are you running away from?
How long can you stand on a broken branch
Before it falls?
Leaving won't fix your problems
[Pre-Chorus]
I hate to say I told you so
Turns out I came undone
You're not the only one
I hate to say I told you so
Turns out we're broken and careless
[Chorus]
You'll get by while I get better
Don't hold on 'cause I'll hold you back
When there's hope in what I say
You always turn away
You'll get by while I get better
(While I get better)
[Verse 2]
You really shouldn't have left here in the first place
When are you coming back?
I set myself up to break down
A broken heart makes you seem weak
And far from feeling happy
(What are you running away from?)
[Pre-Chorus]
I hate to say I told you so
Turns out I came undone
You're not the only one
[Chorus]
You'll get by while I get better
Don't hold on 'cause I'll hold you back
When there's hope in what I say
You always turn away
You'll get by while I get better
(While I get better)
[Bridge]
Forgetful apologies
Over and over
Forgetful apologies
Over and over
[Pre-Chorus]
I hate to say I told you so
Turns out we're broken and careless
[Outro Chorus]
You'll get by while I get better
Don't hold on 'cause I'll hold you back
When there's hope in what I say
You always turn away
You'll get by while I get better
Don't hold on 'cause I'll hold you back
When there's hope in what I say
You always turn away
You'll get by while I get better
(While I get better)
Ripcord Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Time revealed what's underneath your skin
You only cared when the floor caved in
You know that I, I'd look for a reason
But it just starts arguments
I'm the candle when your lights burn out
Your assurance in the face of doubt
[Chorus]
You pull me like a ripcord, ignored
You're selfish 'til you need me more
Now all our trust is gone
So if we fall through the ground, right now
The consequences still roll out
Where all our trust is gone
Seems strong to carry on
[Verse 2]
With what I said, I tore into your skin
Mend your wounds, while I stitch my lips
It only hurts when the words sink in
It only hurts when the words sink in
Here we are again: two corners, different ends
Hope it's a season, but it's likely permanent
I'm the candle when your lights burn out (oh)
I'm the shelter when your sky is falling down
[Chorus]
You pull me like a ripcord, ignored
You're selfish 'til you need me more
Now all our trust is gone
So if we fall through the ground, right now
The consequences still roll out
Where all our trust is gone
Seems strong to carry on
[Bridge]
You wear a mask when I'm around
You lit a fire that my night sweats can't put out, can't put out
You wear a mask when I'm around
You lit a fire that my night sweats can't put out
(Can't put it out) I can't put it out
Now all our trust is gone
[Chorus]
You pull me like a ripcord, secured
I was hoping that you'd need me more
Now all our trust is gone
So if we fall through the ground, right now
I'm okay with how things will turn out
You're gone, seems strong to carry on
Take A Hint Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I listen back to the confines I set within myself
The words fell on deaf ears in their own little hell
I heard the loss reverb, all around your voice
The kind of space that holds the room, leaves me little choice
[Chorus]
We'll say what we want
We'll say what we want
I'm learning to take a hint, stay convinced
We'll see the other side
We're willingly lost
We're willingly lost
I'm learning to take a hint, stay convinced
That we might see a sign
For what it is
[Verse 2]
We'll chalk it up to blind luck, metaphors, or doubt
After years of searching, it's almost working out
If you don't like the format you set the music to
You can change the rhythm you choose to feel it through
[Chorus]
We'll say what we want
We'll say what we want
I'm learning to take a hint, stay convinced
We'll see the other side
We're willingly lost
We're willingly lost
I'm learning to take a hint, stay convinced
That we might see a sign
For what it is
[Bridge]
I might be pointing too close to that flame
I'll dip the scales to push the water away
In between two different worlds, fall apart
We swim, cycling through the dark and carry on
[Chorus]
We'll say what we want (we'll say what we want)
We'll say what we want (we'll say what we want)
I'm learning to take a hint, stay convinced
We'll see the other side
We're willingly lost (we're willingly lost)
We're willingly lost (we're willingly lost)
I'm learning to take a hint to stay convinced
That we might see a sign