Tightrope

I was born on a tightrope

Bright with hope and oblivious

I could not keep my eyes closed

So now I know we are hideous

Grinning from ear to ear

So take me away from here like you said

And I will be grateful with what I have left

So dance in the isle for me, and hold out your hand

And take me away my dear

I grew up in a lifeboat

Tied to shore by the winter wind

I was made to be set afloat

Not star of the show, ever-glittering

Centering, not a clue

So take me away from here like you said

And I will be grateful with what I have left

So dance in the isle for me, and hold out your hand

Take me away my dear

I am not at the end though

I won't go at the peak or near

I will die in a foxhole

Arm to shoulder with atheists

Praying Just Lord not here

So take me away from here like you said

And I will be grateful with what I have left

So dance in the isle for me, and hold out your hand

Take me away my dear

Just take me away from here like you said