i know a place that’s always on
everybody there can shoot a gun
the sky is black and there ain't no sun
my parents moved there when i was one
neon skylines overhead
speaking words that don’t quite fit
the green vibrations through the roots
and soil that crumbles underneath their boots
simulated stars in the sky
glowing nightmares in your eyes
your fingers curl around my neck
when i’m trying to forget
but i don’t know what else
cause i can’t see myself
there’s not a mirror in sight
to make you look alright
all that exists is noise
that’s coming from your voice
for everyone to hear
before they disappear
did you water your plant today?
did you do all the things you’d say?
did you pour all the gas in your car?
making sure that you will go far
did you remember to brush your teeth?
look to see if there are shoes on your feet
did you apply antiperspirant?
are your feelings all too apparent?
i know
the waves are black and crashing in
luminescent eyes that see within
all our heads were made of tin
faith in condemnation for your sin
the sands are dark but glow like screens
mapped across the wall in a deadbeat scene
they sip their drinks and open wide
for a pack of words that force outside