It begins with a process of denying anything

that happens to you is your fault

Place blame, blame on anyone but you

Turn a blind eye as if consequence

somehow escapes you



Let your guard down for just one time in your life

would you let sincerity move you?

How does it feel trying not to drown

swimming a sea of regret

with your past bearing down upon you?



Selfish in nature, given into impulse

I've lost so much from hurting others for my gain

No way to justify, no more excuse

Begging forgiveness is a custom

I've embraced for too long



Let your guard down for just one time in your life

would you let sincerity move you?

How does it feel trying not to drown

swimming a sea of regret

with your past bearing down upon you?



Begging forgiveness from lips

that hold hatred for me

Slip a small blade between tissue and frame

Keep this as my first souvenir of your trust

Shameless damage of the skin and bone

No recourse

Wounds of character are what is killing me



Let your guard down for just one time in your life

would you let sincerity move you?

How does it feel trying not to drown

swimming a sea of regret

with your past bearing down upon you?