Compulsion

First the word and then the storm

Then water rose like rats up through the floor

Built ships for my impulsive thoughts

Used to hear them out, not anymore

(I listen, but don’t hear a whisper)

Still no sound

Only the sky falling down

Silence scares me to death, but it’s so quiet now

Still cast out

Since compulsion gave way to doubt

Silence scares me to death, it’s all we talk about

Doubt creeps in and doubt creeps out

I can’t help it

I can’t help it

Floating over empty towns

(See it swimming?

Just slow your breathing

Fill your lungs with it)*

Guess I should be angry now

I don’t think I

Have it in me

Truth is I’m still scared to drown

Scared to listen

Sit and listen

(i don’t hear a whisper)

Still no sound

Only the sky falling down

Silence scares me to death, but it’s so quiet now

Still cast out

Since compulsion gave way to doubt

Silence scares me to death, it’s all we talk about

Said I’d do well to do what you tell me

I guess I should be angry now

Gave away my final days

I guess I should be angry now

No remorse, no evil force

No pale horse, no red cow

Only me stuck in between

I guess I should be angry

Still no sound

Only the sky falling down

Silence scares me to death, but it’s so quiet now

Still cast out

Since compulsion gave way to doubt

Silence scares me to death, it’s all we talk about