[Verse 1]
I can understand how the edges are rough
And they cut you like the tiny slithers of gla**
And you feel too much
And you don't know how long you're gonna last
[Chorus]
But everyone you know, is trying a smooth it over
Find a way to make the hurt go away
But everyone you know, is trying a smooth it over
Like you're trying to scream underwater
But, I won't let you make the great escape
I'm never gonna watch you checking out of this place
I'm not gonna lose you
Cause the pa**ion and pain
Are gonna keep you alive someday
Gonna keep you alive someday
[Verse 2]
I feel like I could wave my fist in front of your face
And you wouldn't flinch or even feel a thing
And you retreat to your silent corner
Like you decided the fight was over for ya
[Chorus]
But everyone you know, is trying a smooth it over
Find a way to make the hurt go away
But everyone you know, is trying a smooth it over
Like you're trying to scream underwater
But, I won't let you make the great escape
I'm never gonna watch you checking out of this place
I'm not gonna lose you
Cause the pa**ion and pain
Are gonna keep you alive someday
Gonna keep you alive someday
[Verse 3]
Oh, terrified of the dark, but not if you go with me
And I don't need a pill to make me numb
And I wrote the book on running
But that chapter of my life will soon be done
[Chorus 2]
I'm the king of the great escape
You're not gonna watch me checking outta this place
You're not gonna lose me
Cause the pa**ion and pain
Are gonna keep us alive, someday
Yeah the pa**ion and the pain
Are gonna keep us alive someday, someday