I used to be able to speak my mind,
break my ties and unwind.
There were no strings to hold me back,
Maybe I am just one of a kind.

Stop, take a breather,
Let it consume you whole.
Your heart is a keeper’
Let it free your soul.

Stop and take a breather,
Your heart is a keeper;
It consumes you whole;
Just to be a believer.

I’m a pleaser,
But the fun lies
Not in the story;
I’m just a teaser

I used to be so happy and fly,
Just in my vibe, silly and sly.
Now I close my eyes;
And life bleeds me dry

How do I end this grief?
It is taking over me;
But I know too that if I let go,
I just might remember to breathe.

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