I’m drowning

I’m drowning, but I let the chain stay shackled

The bolt cutters are next to me

I’m drowning

I’m drowning, but if I’m not, then you will be

Weight on my shoulders

I’m drowning

I’m drowning, but if I don’t carry you on my shoulders then you will drown

And you’re not strong enough

I’m drowning

I’m drowning, preaching self love, telling my friends to put themselves first

Hypocrite

I’m drowning

I’m drowning, but they don’t understand, I have to give you air

You come first to my own detriment

I’m drowning

I’m drowning, but I feel something warm slide down my cheek

Wait

I’m drowning

I’m drowning, but this water tastes familiar

Tastes like my sadness

I’m drowning

I’m drowning in my own tears

My own pain

My own sorrow

My own grief

My own broken heart

My own sadness

Your ankle is bruised

There’s a broken chain next to my bolt cutters

You deserve to be free

Yet you don’t feel free

Yet you are still sad

So I carry you

Because I love you

I should let you drown, but you do not know how to swim

I’m drowning

I’m drowning