breathing is a strain
in the skin we are given
it's not in vain
we are all human
so lift your head and your body will follow
when nothing feels real and everything feels so hollow
can't muster the strength to open your eyes
you squint and you strain to filter the light
but your thoughts are so dark it's a tunnel inside
there's doubt; there's guilt; there's no end in sight
it feels like a trap but you know that's a lie
the air is so thick your lungs don't feel right
there's a knot in your throat that you can not untie
the words will not come so you let out a sigh
and you dwell
credits
from black hole,
released January 18, 2017
sample by holly
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