Thumbs

Don’t you double down like lead.
Don’t you say that phrase,
that blade is dulling.
I just wanna bite that bullet, break my legs.
I could press it,
I’m not really sure what for.
Nine hours—I can push my thumbs like paddles ‘til I drown in it.

Don’t you run around like that.
Don’t you tether us to the time you’re wasting.
I don’t wanna bite that bullet, break my back.
I should press it.
I can’t even sleep at all.
Five hours unconsciously calms my battles.
God it’s not enough.

On sight, light the lame old ruffian.
Oh I’m afraid of saying something.
I know I noticed—stayed quiet.

Don’t you double down like lead?
Don’t you wonder what somebody else is thinking?
I don’t wanna sew my solace tight to the bed.
I could test it.
I know that you can’t shut up for one hour.
I could use a long hot shower.
God it’s not enough.

On sight, light the lame old ruffian.
Oh I’m afraid of saying something.
I know I noticed.
I know I noticed.

credits

from Telepathy, released September 15, 2023
Words and music by Stagbriar.

license

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