Hold On Me

Time passes.
Sand drips.
The water splashes.
And goodbyes never seem to end

First, you crawl
Then you walk.
And then you're off.

But what happens when time stops
When the sand slows.
And water just makes ripples.
When the goodbyes stop...

When you're left with just yourself...
When you're dad shows he stops caring
About anyone but himself.

He lied
He fucking came back into my life.
Why doesn't he stay out?
I'm done with crying now
That last tear has ran down my cheeks
I deserve better.
I know what I need.

In this world
There's people who care.
And you are obviously
One who will never be there

I wish he would shut up
And turn around
Because today's the day
I'm not backing down.

Three years ago
I would've cried
Been left stranded and alone
Let his thoughts haunt me
But now the truth is known

I'm not stupid
I don't deserve to be hurt
Promises shouldn't be broken
And chances...
Taking a chance with him,
Was the worst thing I could do.

One thing I'd like to tell him:
His thoughts strangled me
Held me back
From where I wanted to be
His thoughts...
They had a hold on me.
But that was yesterday.