Hold On, Reach Back

Too much pressure showed up late Narcissist moves love-bombin' in vain Public fronts fake affection on display Gaslightin' smear campaigns every day Wait a minute think it through you stayed Drove her away she drove you insane She let me go when I was born But you held on tight never torn Injustice system got you mad Partner in crime it's all you had Skin tone gender you created Hero turned foe now I'm faded Anger-fueled hatred got you high No filter fists clenched weapons nigh Left scars on our bodies hearts and minds Carry your name struggle every time Speaker of truth that's what it means But you deny reality livin' in dreams No surprise every man I meet Strained from the start can't find my feet Settling low compromising me Toxic types they lie and flee Feel safe think you've changed your ways Betray my trust same old plays Too much too late Kisses and hugs suffocatin' state Trigger on every breath we take Empty cups no love to make You were supposed to fill it up But you're tryin' yeah that's enough Not sure it'll ever satisfy Caring more now no alibi A daughter needs her father still Love you deep though I can't feel Hold on tight keep reaching out Alive and well that's what I'm about Not everyone's blessed with both parents strong You were all we had now I hold on For reasons like that I'll keep the fight Hold on reach back through the night