Scrutiny

Running away from scrutiny Is this how life is supposed to be? Trip and fall, fall to the floor Pushing away all I can't ignore Street lights that remind me The choking grip of history Running away from scrutiny Is this how life is supposed to be? Retreat and stay off the streets A nation on the edge of defeat Hold it steady Wallowing is a luxury In an age of hostility A dream that is long past its peak Hope I'm ready For accepting reality Is this gaze coming for me? Planning my exit strategy Trying to escape the Charged air and shared despair Running away from scrutiny Is this how life is supposed to be? Running away running away Running away from scrutiny