Tightrope

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I saw a strange light in the sky A fireball burning brightly I wished the truck on the overpass Would tumble down upon me [Refrain] The truth is just a piece of coal dressed as gold The truth is just a piece of coal dressed as gold [Verse 2] I turn the heat up to feel the sting My skin, it felt the same I felt the joint in my shoulderblade It seemed to feel the same [Refrain] I felt an ancient scream come out of my mouth I felt an ancient scream come out of my mouth [Chorus] What's the margin for error? I give myself a little Tightrope walker, miracle clinger Seeking acquittal Who's to say I don't care? I'm only drenched in holy water That you stole from your father 'Cause you couldn't help yourself [Bridge] And the arc of our covenant was a rise and fall A tailspin on my end we never saw coming The scar on my lip I got when I was a kid Transferred to you Transferred to you Transferred to you [Refrain] The truth is just a piece of coal dressed as gold The truth is just a piece of coal dressed as gold