Choking On the Truth

Sucking on a sucker

Running down the alley

Away from worthlessness

It's dusk

The lovely, pink sky eggs me on

Thinking of you

I roll this candy on my tongue

I throw a rock in the air

But it doesn't go anywhere

(like my spinning wheels)

Reminiscent of this sugar lump

It seems to be lodged in the centre of my throat

Choking on the truth. (choking on the truth) x2

I thought it was my candy

But I'm choking on the truth

Discreetly I try to cough it out

Try to scream and shout

Ever changing flights of ideas

My life is surely

Flashing right before my eyes

You have a way. You startle me

I laugh. I face reality

This is a pill of strong will

And, as you intended

So hard to swallow

Choking on the truth. (choking on the truth) x2

I thought it was my candy

But I'm choking on the truth

I am honesty, and this is hard

You were everything I ever want

Your memory is sweet candy

The flavors fading away...

Sucking on a sucker

Running down the alley

Running over all the things I could have done differently

You were mean to me

I didn't mean to be so real, so pure

And honest

And simple

And you make me sad

You make me mad

You're making me choke!

Choking on the truth. (choking on the truth) x2

I thought it was my candy

But I'm choking on the truth