Paroles de Swimmers Can Drown

My timeline is a wire wrapped tight around my neck Slowing apathy swells, give in to disconnect Unworldly transmission fed to relive the shame I don't want a trial, I'll take all the blame A stone stolid council Speaks dogmatically Bullets and antidotes divided evenly A chilling consciousness wakes me from the trance It redefines my mind I'll never have a chance Nothing, giving, unworthy offering Losing, feeling like a bird with clipped wings Sinking feeling, pushing down on me Swimming, drowning, neurotoxic red sea The blow shatters my remission Fracture patterns show through the skin Please understand this was not the plan No, I gotta know Does it matter where my heart has been Fracture patterns show through my skin Please understand this was not my plan No, I gotta go Weightless restraint floating away, evaporating The impulse grows in clouds below, cascading Dripping whisper, falling faster, raining