It Took Me By Surprise

I would react badly to the slightest hint of hesitance

He'd bend awkwardly to suit my mood, no word from his defense

I'd cry knowing how my tears felt like acid burning through his skin

Pushed every little button but the right one that would let me in

Now he's afraid of me

He's afraid of me

It took me by surprise, the hatred in his eyes

I've pushed this man as far as he could go

But he lacked the words to let me know

He acted out, now I concede it is my fault

I made changes that went unnoticed, sang songs for deaf ears

Mistook my silence for punishment, as it had been all these years

I'd cry knowing how my tears felt like acid burning through his skin

Now he's afraid of me

He's afraid of me

It took me by surprise, the hatred in his eyes

I've pushed this man as far as he could go

But he lacked the words to let me know

He acted out, now I can

Took me by surprise, the hatred in his eyes

I've pushed this man as far as he could go

But he lacked the words to let me know

He acted out, now I concede it is my fault