Altitude Sickness

I'm way too close to the finish line to lose it all now I've worked so hard to establish some peace of mind I'd hate to have to learn to live without But I will It's hardest when my father texts me "Are you okay? How's Colorado treating you We missed you yesterday" It's funny he should ask because I hate to lie But he works too hard to pay my bills For me to say I'm not fine So I do I have to remind myself we all live on planet Earth I can hear my mother's voice, but she can't hear my hurt While I write this song in an attempt not to weep Could you tell me why you only love me When you're falling asleep The window's barely open, but the neighbors can hear My homesick melodies and a voice so austere I wonder if they know what it's like to miss home Or if away is best for them If it's the only way to grow I don't know I have to remind myself that it's okay to hurt To get sick at altitude, and to shed my sunburn While I sit in my new apartment and try my best to steep Could you tell me why you only love me When you're falling asleep Oh, it's day four Here I am, sitting on my furniture-less Living room floor I have to remind myself that these things take time Love doesn't show up or disappear in four nights While I try not to burst from all the feelings I keep Could you tell me why you only have the nerve to Say that you love me When you're falling asleep