I have lived every night at the edge of your fire
I am the other the one you can't abide.
I'm the beam in your eye and the breath that escapes you
I am the reason for your impulse to hide
I have witnessed every failure in the garment that you're weaving the clothing that you're wearing is a lie
when the needle on the record skips . . . .and the song starts over
I'll be standing right beside you, just you and I.
I am a monster. I have no shame. I've come to show you you're own face, you can't escape me no matter how hard you might try. I am a monster and I love you. So if you open your heart to me, then I will show you how to open up your eyes. Open up you eyes.
credits
from waiting for the shell,
track released January 31, 2009
guitar, vocals Mike James
cello Aubrey Weber
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