You don’t understand,
And I just can’t explain
This feeling in my chest;
A burdensome weight on my lungs stopping me from breathing
A perpetual emptiness burrowing its way into my heart
A trivial crack running down my sternum
A shred of hope left for someone to start compressions
This craving for something greater;
A desperate want to outshine others
A meaningless attempt to make everything better
A never-ending need to please mother and father
A disappointment like no other when expectations meet reality
This restrained urge to break free;
A devastating search for freedom that cannot be afforded
A silent plea for you to at least try being devoted
A heartbreaking hunt for an emergency exit
A muffled cry that forever haunts this ship’s steering
This useless display of affection;
A knowing smile left on your lips with all my pleading
A subtle glint in your eyes staring at me, kneeling
A hidden desire to break free and leave us in ruins
A tragic sigh every time you start a conversation
Like I said,
You don’t understand
And I just can’t explain anymore