Repeat - Lou Barlow

a temper is a fragile thing

a beast when yer alone

with words of steel and disbelief

implied a heart of stone

what made me think you’d open up

i wonder if you’re strong enough

reserved the right to fight or flee

i’ll have my freedom now

no longer this, i can’t resist

my pride decided how

no, i don’t mind if things get rough

i wonder if you’re strong enough

to bend with me

touch the ground

hard beneath and it won’t back down

an open mind

a warming sign things i’ve learned that i learn repeat

learn repeat.

project rejection can’t you see

how i’ve protected you

and i expect your blind respect

for all you put me through

to be aware and not be touched

i wonder if i’m strong enough

mend with me

touch the ground hard beneath and it won’t back down

bend with me make a sound prove to me that you can be found

you did your time

and i did mine

things i learned that i learn repeat

learn repeat