more typical than tragic.

more typical than tragic

this is more typical than it is tragic
it's way more difficult than i could ever imagine
framed by memories, we live
imprisoned by that of which we have not full control
it's a shame you're not around tonight to see the way these pictures are arranged now on my wall
they are quiet and subtle, listening intently as this witness testifies
that only real eyes will realize the real lies

this is more typical than it is tragic
that i know no other way to have it
morning-after paranoia sets into our bones
harboring disappointment that last night you couldn't find your way home
sound advice feels nice in one ear and half way out the other
holding on so tightly to this night as it gently rubs our shoulders

you lock me away with your pain and try your best to compensate
blowing sunshine my way in lieu of taking time to liberate
it's easier for you to throw away your keys and run away
and ensure your safety by keeping a home in every state
the texas sun is hot and the bitter breeze lines the unnerving east coast
the roads between are littered with your promises and lifeless compost
the death of me will be to continue to believe you
searching for my face upon the map of all the girls you've been through
it's with you, rolled up and stuck in your back pocket
this is more typical than it is tragic

our bones ache incessantly and our hearts are so heavy
it's a shame you're not around to hear the songs i've been listening to lately
my faith lies in the notes that consistently echo down my corridor
framed by thick bars, we exist within these cracked noise barriers
tonight i've drained myself of all that is pure
they'll find a trail of where i've been on the bedroom floor
for the last time will i wear clothes from your closet
it's such a bad habit
this is more typical than it is tragic

i'm giving you tonight, though you're not here
in the end, you want me to make things clear
but i have no answers and i reach out to pull you back from the edge
but you still jump and leave me all alone again
it's so difficult to imagine
that this is more typical than it is tragic
we both know i can't do this
it's more typical than tragic

2006