It Took Me by Surprise
I would react badlyTo the slightest hint of hesitanceHe’d bend awkwardly to suit my moodNo word from his defense
I’d cry knowing how my tearsFelt like acid burning through his skinPushed every little buttonBut the right one that would let me in
Now he’s afraid of meHe’s afraid of me
It took me by surpriseThe hatred in his eyesI’ve pushed this man as far as he could goBut he lacked the words to let me knowHe acted out, now I can see it is my fault
I made changes that went unnoticedSang songs for deaf earsHe mistook my silence for punishmentAs it had been all these yearsI’d cry knowing how my tearsFelt like acid burning through his skin
Now he’s afraid of meHe’s afraid of me
It took me by surpriseThe hatred in his eyesI’ve pushed this man as far as he could goBut he lacked the words to let me knowHe acted out, now I-
It took me by surpriseThe hatred in his eyesI’ve pushed this man as far as he could goBut he lacked the words to let me knowHe acted out, now I can see it is my fault