Girl at Rest

You said, "... someday, it's always something Oh I think that I'm meant for better things" I didn't know there were better things And I sank in the doorway To the bed I left unmade So afraid that I made you walk away But I could never make you do anything And you could never convince me that you're okay Did you shut down? Did you let it out? As you count your breaths out loud Or did you disavow here and now About to break "Oh for heavens sake" But heavens so far away When you're wide awake And you're chest starts to ache You know I could never ease the pain I could never make you do anything You don't talk with your sister anymore You said speaking up's not your only chore You said your love was an open door Now I believe you, crashing to the floor Shift your weight Turn the page Leave me to keep your place You're out looking for better things I never knew there were better things Oh I could see it in your eyes You're not sleeping here tonight Tell me I'll be alright Tell me