when she was alone
she said, "well, ain't nobody complicated as me"
when she would get tired
she couldn't unwind
always clinging to possibilities

she said, “if I was prettier
than the glass that's melting under my hands.
And I'm spent
it's a permanent dance..."
with legs barely strong enough to stand

and now when everybody laughs
feels like they're smiling on her behalf

when she was alone
they said, "careful of the answers that you seek"
when she would get tired
s'a painting in her mind
canvas stretches to infinity

she said, “if I was prettier
than the pills that are spilling out of my hands.
And I'm spent
it's a different landing"
with legs barely strong enough to stand

and now when everybody laughs
feels like they're smiling on her behalf
and now when everybody sings
still doesn't mean a god-damned thing

not to leave a bitter taste
but nothing's sadder than wasting your time
she'll always be a friend of mine

she said, “if I was prettier than....
luckier than....
more wonderful than...
And I'm spent
it's a permanent dance.."
with legs barely strong enough to stand