October

(Verse 1) She sits across the table from me, I look into her empty eyes, can she see? As she stares down at the table’s cold, hard face, I know I’m here, but does she feel my space? (Pre-Chorus) When she looks at me, she sees her past, Maybe because I force her to, at last. I make her look back to things long gone, To find the reasons why her problems drag on. (Chorus) Does she see her “father,” the man of wrath? The one who beat her, till he was caught at last. Does she see her brothers, who took their own flight? Escaping the pain, leaving this world in fright. (Verse 2) I try to dig deep, though I know it hurts, She retracts as I try, with every word it blurs. I stop and talk, keep her engaged, In any way that works, though her spirit’s caged. (Pre-Chorus) “You can’t possibly understand,” she cries, “Help me then, what’s in your mind?” I try. She won’t look at me, tears in her eyes, “Why do you even care, anyways?” she sighs. (Chorus) Does she see her “father,” the man of wrath? The one who beat her, till he was caught at last. Does she see her brothers, who took their own flight? Escaping the pain, leaving this world in fright. (Bridge) Knees pulled up, sleeves over her wrists, Protecting herself from the pain that persists. Hiding scars from previous wars Lost battles She tries to pick up the coffee cup, her hands shake, Loses grip, spills the coffee, another mistake. She retreats immediately, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” she cries, Her fragile world crumbles before my eyes. Her eyes reflect a stormy past, A battlefield of memories, shadows cast. She battles demons in her mind, Seeking peace she cannot find. (Chorus - Final) Does she see her “father,” the man of wrath? The one who beat her, till he was caught at last. Does she see her brothers, who took their own flight? Escaping the pain, leaving this world in fright. She’s lost in the echoes of a broken home, Haunted by ghosts, feeling all alone. In her eyes, I see the scars she hides, A warrior’s heart that still abides. (Chorus - Final) Does she see her “father,” the man of wrath? The one who beat her, till he was caught at last. Does she see her brothers, who took their own lives? Escaping the pain, leaving this world in fright. She’s lost in the echoes of a broken home, Haunted by ghosts, feeling all alone. In her eyes, I see the scars she hides I’m sorry, I’m sorry