Second Skin

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I've thought about it a million times It takes all my strength just to keep me calm I have to tell myself, just let it breathe Holding it inside will only help to do me in [Chorus] Each time I close my eyes I see another chain Each one I can't forget, something I can not break out of I need a second skin, something to hold me up Can't seem to get out of this hole I've dug myself right back in [Verse 2] Just to wake up tells me, hell, I must be brave It hits me like a drug shot into my vein It's not as delightful, delightful of a pain Immobilizing me, almost makes me think I'm dead [Chorus] Well, I need a second skin Something to hold me tough Can't do it on my own Sometimes I need just a little more help Well, I got that chance to give every drop that's left in me I need a second skin Something I can not break out of [Verse 3] Well, I tell myself, girl, just let it breathe It's a calmness I'm always searching for But the dirt it gets so heavy It falls above my head Seeping from under my feet It just keeps on getting deeper [Chorus] I need a second skin Something to hold me up Can't do it on my own Sometimes I need just a little more help I've got that chance to give every drop that's left in me I need a second skin Something I cannot break free of [Verse 4] Though no one ever said it'd be easy Still one's left to deny the choice that comes Between your willingness to survive Though you're knowing what you stand up against A world set to deceive You need a special strength [Chorus] I've got that second skin, yeah I've got that chance to give I've got the only way that I know how to live with it I need a second skin Something to hold me tough I need a second skin Something I cannot break out of