Rotting Away

I hear you're not doing so well These days just keep going on and on and on It's been awhile since we spoke from our hearts Need love and compassion, it'll die without those things I see the colour has drained from your face Is as pale and dry as a field of cotton You used to talk about the future Is what you make of it, time stops for nobody You pick yourself and throw yourself down The cycle of the illness batters you around And you're feeling used and worn out 'Cause you can't see past your doubts You're rotting away I hear the shaky tone of your voice Is drowned in the clamour of a nine piece orchestra It seemed you had it all and your mind was sharp Are the knives sticking through your heart I see the scattered state of your thoughts Are not as bright as they used to be You used to laugh and there was joy in your eyes Are all dried out after a bucket of tears You pick yourself up and throw yourself down The cycle of the illness batters you around And you lose sight of what you're about 'Cause you can't see past your clouds Here's my take and I'm sure you will agree You're a shell of what you used to be Should you need anyone to talk to Ring me up, I'll be sure to follow through Let me know when you hit rock bottom And we'll talk through all your problems Hope you know that you're never a burden I hope you're not mute while you're silently burning If you're ever in a crisis, you better call Should you ever decide to end it all