Ties that Bind

Ties that Bind

As the day begins

And the darkness fades

The sunlight burns off the night promises we made

I crawled into bed with you never to leave

But the ties that had bound us are already frayed

It was raining

You pulled me under the eave

But some knots are simply too tricky to weave

I flew out the door without saying goodbye

And our love blew apart like a handful of leaves

You were perfect

But the price was too high

If I find whatever I'm missing I'll die

You pull me apart on this terrible rack

Yet somehow my heart can't escape from your side

I keep running

Out into the black

But a glimmer of hope keeps me crawling right back

The bright candle,

I blew out your flame

But though you were handled you never were tame

Shining star,

I dragged you to earth,

But though you were scarred you kept all of your worth

Why can't I put your face out of my mind

I've finally been caught by the ties that can bind