Lyrics

I stand in the hallway my name in my hands
They don’t see my body here but it barely stands
They turn away don’t see the pain
My soul is gone but the body remains

They say they saved me in the end
But they don’t see the pain the pain that bends
They stitch me up but not what’s inside
They don’t see the pain I hide

They build up walls just to destroy
Then open a door with wings like I ever had a choice
They throw a net that pulls me back
And the shadows attack

I’m someone else’s problem passed hand to hand
They use me just as they planned
Pass me on like a broken toy
But no one helps the scared boy

I watch compassion stop at closing time
No one sees me as I try to climb
They tell me to stay in line
But no one sees that I’m not doing fine

They don’t see the pain the family crime
I was meant to be a cheerful child not a broken soul who wanted to disappear with time

They say if I try to live then I’ll be free
Can’t they see the only way to be free is to fly
Open my wings make a stand
They say I’m seen but here I am

I’m someone else’s problem passed hand to hand
They use me just as they planned
Pass me on like a broken toy
But no one helps the scared boy

They say it’s just love
They say it’s enough
They say the pain will help me mend
But if the abuse keeps happening then I’ll meet my end

Can’t they see me standing here
Or am I a spirit full of fear

I’m someone else’s problem passed hand to hand
They use me just as they planned
Pass me on like a broken toy
But no one helps the scared boy

If pain goes unclaimed it doesn’t disappear
So don’t smile that I survived don’t cheer
Cause I’m still someone else’s problem