...HAPPY
Cohen
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There's confliction in my mind Messages repelling each other They never intertwine Each intrusive thought only clutters Self-reflection has forced me to see that I can't always be happy If I seem down to you, I just hope that you understand And it's clear by now that I might could use a hand Please don't let me overthink; I'll only make myself sad I'll become aware of emotions I never knew I had I'll feel the malice of those who tried to bend and break me The temptation of lust The scathing burden of envy I'll feel the guilt at the words I wish I would've said and shame at the embarrassment I am in their heads This fear is second nature, the aversion to speak 'cause if you caught a glimpse of my thoughts Then how would you view me The truth is that I need an outlet for help, and no one can hurt me worse than what I inflict on myself I'm a forced optimist and a self-reserved addict, trying to always look forward and not revert into a cynic I've suppressed all the problems that are making me sick I've got a lot of bad habits That I still need to kick But what do I do when I'm both the one who puts me down, and the only one who can turn it around? My purpose has been lost for years but I've been searching every night Every now and then, it feels a little closer The more truth I spill out when I write If I transfer my thoughts onto paper, conjure a verse Maybe they won't get worse The tightrope I tread frays I stumble over my contrite It seems the only means for me to cope Lie in the words of the songs that I write I can't be the only one who feels this way Maybe there's a glimmer of hope in the words that I say Or maybe it's all a pathetic charade Maybe someday I'll see Through my mind's masquerade Maybe I don't need to put myself first Just keep you content with all my might 'Cause if you are happy with me I swear I'll be alright Maybe I need to take my own advice Maybe your assurance is enough to suffice Maybe I can live if you all listen and smile My words are all I can offer I hope they're enough to keep you awhile You want the truth? I fucking hate myself I've thought more about an exit than a means to stay I've thought that maybe I'm strong enough to keep these burdens at bay But I'm not I feel love, but can't love myself I cut my ties and put the barrel to my mental health No one deserves the burden I cast I need to accept I'll never change I'll keep feeling like a fuckup, an inducer of stress Prepare to lose the ones I love in the process Maybe I shouldn't rely on the thoughts of others to keep me at rest 'Cause no matter how they see me, I'll always feel second best Maybe every goal I set isn't meant to be reached Maybe I'm exempt from all the words that I've preached Maybe I'm at my best when I'm striving to please Maybe my purpose in this is to keep you all happy
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