the heart in my chest sounds an unheard cry

my world view distorted through the tears in my eye

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Breathe out . . . breathe in . . .

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my hands won't stop shaking, betraying my pain

as memories assault me again and again

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breathe out . . . breathe in . . .

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I can't help but wonder what evil I've done

to deserve all these feelings that blot out the sun

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breathe out . . . breathe in . . .

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people around me, I'm not on my own

but never before have I felt so alone

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breathe out . . . breathe in . . .

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I wear a mask for the world, “Everything's fine!”

if only they knew I walk a very thin line

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breathe out . . . breathe in . . .

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anger and anguish, depression and rage

whirl round inside me, forming my cage

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breathe out . . . breathe in . . .

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I can't stop the voices that scream in my head

maybe they'd stop if I were just . . .

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breathe out . . .