Tidal Wave (Album Version)

I wish I could cross my arms

And cross your mind

'Cause I believe

You'd unfold your paper heart and wear it on your sleeve

All my life I wish I broke mirrors

Instead of promises

'Cause all I see

Is a shattered conscience staring right back at me

I wish I had covered all my tracks completely

'Cause I'm so afraid

Is that the light at the far end of the tunnel or just the train

Lift your arms, only heaven knows

Where the danger grows

And it's safe to say

There's a bright light up ahead and help is on the way

Help is on the way

I forget the last time I felt brave

I just recall insecurity

'Cause it came down like a tidal wave

And sorrow swept over me

Depression please cut to the chase

And cut a long story short

Oh please be done

How much longer can this drama afford to run

Fate looks sharp, severs all my ties

And breaks whatever doesn't bend

But sadly then

All my heavy hopes just pull me back down again

I forget the last time I felt brave

I just recall insecurity

'Cause it came down like a tidal wave

And sorrow swept over me

Then I was given grace and love

I was blind but now I can see

'Cause I've found a new hope from above

And courage swept over me

It hurts just to wake up

Whenever you're wearing thin

Alone on the outside

So tired of looking in

The end is uncertain

And I've never been so afraid

But I don't need a telescope to see that there's hope

And that makes me feel brave