You fade away like a memory
I didn't know
You could hear me crying
I wouldn't do
What you wanted to
And now you know
That I'm out here lying
Face in the dirt
And I feel your glare
I turn to look
And I see you sneering
Try not to look
Try not to stare
Because you'll
Slam my face in the floor
I know you don't want me
I've been here before
You won't ever leave me
Can't I be
More than everyone can see
Or am I just the ghost of me
It isn't where I thought I'd be
I try to leave
But you pull me back
And say my name
I wish I could trust
You're never doing this again
You didn't have to take
All the words I had to say
And make me fear
For my life in every other way
You choose your words
And your fists
Are poised like weapons now
But I am stronger
I will show you anyhow
These things you do
All the hate
And fury is in vain
The bruises fade
But the memories remain
I won't do this again
Can't I be
More than everyone can see
Or am I just the ghost of me
It isn't where I thought I'd be