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Surface Tension Lyrics by David Wimbish

Surface Tension

2020

[Verse 1]
I read that Death is a friend
And sleep is something like Death's brother
So why can't I keep going under for long anymore?
Mm, freezing my bones once again
Buried 'neath mountains of covers
Turning away from my lover, facing the door
[Chorus]
But what is this thing I am afraid to mention?
Keeping me from falling off of the edge
My mind is frayed and my nerves are decayed
Maybe it is only surface tension that is holding me instead
[Verse 2]
It began when I started to mute
All of my frail Hallelujahs
Heart beating its way right through us like a military drum
Oh I once had a soul I could use
But I wеnt and threw it out with you
Felt myself starting to drift and all thе bathwater run
[Chorus]
Oh, what is this thing I am afraid to mention?
Keeping me from falling off of the edge
My mind is frayed and my nerves are decayed
Maybe it is only surface tension that is holding me in
[Bridge]
I can't hold myself together anymore
I can hear the vultures knocking at my door
I can't hold myself together anymore
So why am I still here?
[Verse 3]
When do you stop walking towards
And your steps start running away from
Longing for boredom and doldrums to beat in my mind
Oh, when will the earth pull my cord
That's about all I can think of
Smiling through salads and pizzas and overpriced wine
[Chorus]
Oh, what is this thing I am afraid to mention?
Keeping me from falling off of the edge
My mind is frayed and my nerves are decayed
Maybe it is only surface tension that is holding me in
Maybe it is only surface tension that is holding me instead
Credits
David Wimbish

David Wimbish

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"Surface Tension" appears on "Surface Tension" in 2020.

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