Take and Give
Emotional Dance of Giving and Taking in 'Take and Give'
Lyrics
I can't throw away the flowers
I can't discard the gifts or gestures
That I got you guess I'm gonna watch them die
I acknowledge the impermanence of what I've given, and I'm witnessing their decay
Won't wash this day off in the shower
I won't erase the memories of this day easily, even in the act of cleaning myself
No matter how hard I scrub or cry
Despite my efforts to cleanse physically or emotionally, the impact lingers
Try
I attempt
Take
To acquire
Take and give
Engaged in a cycle of taking and giving
I can't shut my mouth I need to
I cannot stay silent; I feel compelled to speak
Maybe I would if anyone would say a word
Perhaps I would remain quiet if someone responded
Might just need someone to speak to
Maybe I just need someone to communicate with
A professional
Especially someone with professional expertise
Take
To engage in the cycle of taking and giving
Take and give
Involved in the reciprocal exchange
Take and give
Continuing the pattern of taking and giving
The first night I locked my door
The initial night I secured myself, taking precautions
Here's a pistol put it in the drawer
A symbolic act of safeguarding, storing a firearm away
Its getting crazier and crazier out there
The world is becoming increasingly chaotic both outside and within my space
And in here
Reflecting the growing turmoil both externally and internally
Take
To acquire
Take and give
Engaged in the cycle of taking and giving
Take and give
Continuing the pattern of taking and giving
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