Come on In, The Waters Fine

Yeah, I knew I recognized this place,

I’ve been here a time or two before.

The view looking up from the bottom,

how did I end up on the floor?

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Just before I reach the top,

you push me down again.

Offer your arm to help me out,

then you pull away your hand.

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How is it I fall for this game,

The hide and seek, your it, without me?

With no warnings all the rules change,

and I’m on the losing team

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I thought we had a connection,

a powerful bond with invisible string.

But you keep me here for your protection,

then walk away like I don’t mean a thing.

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Fool me once they say, shame on you,

fool me twice, its shame on me?

Yet after 3 or 4 more times,

I think I need some new instincts.

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If I don’t, I won’t survive,