floorboards

I took my first steps over there in the living room When I was 13, Dad got a new job Said we'd move out soon But I'm still here 22 years after Mom brought me home from the hospital And we're still here Using our laughter to hide from each other Pretend that we're comfortable I'm scared I'm becoming a part of this house Like the floorboards beneath my feet I'll sink into the walls and even when I want to I won't be able to leave I won't be able to leave These walls, they don't need me The roof will stay up without help from anyone But there's a version of me Young and scared to let go of what she's always known Cuz I'm still here 22 years after Mom brought me home from the hospital And we're still here Using our laughter to hide from each other Pretend that we're comfortable I'm scared I'm becoming a part of this house Like the floorboards beneath my feet I'll sink into the walls and even when I want to I won't be able to leave I'm scared I'm becoming a part of this house Like the floorboards beneath my feet I'll sink into the walls and even when I want to I won't be able to leave I won't be able to leave I'm scared I'm becoming a part of this house Like the floorboards beneath my feet I'll sink into the walls and even when I want to I won't be able to leave