PAINTING OF A PAINTING

Did you know that I left someone else to be with you? I kept it a secret for the longest time He was young and was beautiful, was cynical like you But he was not as accessible, I moved and he withdrew Withdrew into nothingness and made me feel ashamed He made me feel as if I was nothing But you came along, came a long, long way to see me Fell out of the sky, stood upright and said your name And I’d almost let go of the idea of solace till you Stood in the slow rain Like a painting of a painting Did you know that I gave my breath up to be with you? I kept it a secret for the longest time I held myself tightly so no air would escape My heart was always hovering between my fear and faith ‘Cause you never know when you’re gonna run out of oxygen Like I’m feeling right now inside strong arms But you came along, came a long, long way to see me Fell out of the sky, stood upright and said your name And I’d almost let go of the idea of solace till you Stood in the slow rain Like a painting of a painting I was frozen when you came and found me I was shaking like a falling leaf I was hoping that you would astound me Now I’m aching with the sweet relief I am stronger than you ever noticed Stronger than you realized...I am Burning with the prize of freedom Begging me to never compromise But you came along, came a long long way to see me Fell out of the sky, stood upright and said your name And I’d almost let go of the idea of solace till you Stood in the slow rain Like a painting of a painting I was frozen when you came and found me I was shaking like a falling leaf I was hoping that you would astound me Now I’m aching with the sweet relief I am stronger than you ever noticed I am stronger than you realized I am burning with the prize of freedom Begging me to never compromise