Shine

Woke up a little, eyes still mostly closed
These are some quiet things nobody knows
Don't think I'll be there entirely
Not yet anyway, you see
Trying so hard to remember what's me
There's nothing in life that I'd rather be
Judging appearance by seeing a shell
I'm just not a tough guy though you couldn't tell
I wish I was frozen but thrust through the door
I couldn't have wanted anything more
I feel love slowly erase this disguise
These are the places where bitterness dies
It's always been harder for me to unwind
I'll show them some honesty, make it with time
Keeping the secrets but only the ones
That people with fear could turn into guns
There are no excuses just convenient truth
I still need to try not to feel like a brute
Wearing a smile even in heartache
Showing the world the route they should take
I'll never be able to take the first step
So I'll be the magnet I will not forget

Silence Deafens

I'd never say no but I still won't say yes
Making my way and trying my best
Doing this all on a fluttering whim
Failure's no option the tunnel is dim
I have no experience making my way
Never quite knowing just what I should say
Regular jackasses calling them triggers
Before understanding of methods is figured
Knowledge is caused by the root of a failure
Almost like learning it stays where it's tailored
Anxiousness builds but I still must pull through
Really I don't know exactly it's true
Life is a highway never to fear
Navigate for me and steady I'll steer