The Letter Lyrics

Stare at the paper

Wait for the words to come out 


My thoughts go numb

It's on the tip of my tongue 


I'm dreaming out loud

I look at myself in the mirror


Whisper the words it's time


But the girl looking back at me lights a sad cigarette

And just rolls them baby blue eyes

Go on take a sip

Get a grip

Swallow your pride 


How long can I keep it together


When secretly I'm buried alive

I tear up your latest love letter


And cast all my cares to the sea


Make a wish like a penny


And thank all the sweet things the good life once gave to me

Baby, I finally know what to do


Lately there are too many things I can't live up to

I know that you've given me purpose


And maybe that worked for a while


At times you convinced me I'm worthless


But who am I kidding


With this lie that I'm living


We should probably break up for a while

There was a time I saw glitter and gold in the cracks


Of sidewalks and potholes

My dreams and my high hopes

Yeah, I want them back

But all that's left of these letters


In a shoebox under my bed


Yeah, I still smell your skin on my pillow


And your pretty words that messed with my head

Baby, I finally know what to do


Lately there are too many things I can't live up to

I know that you've given me purpose


And maybe that worked for a while


At times you convinced me I'm worthless


But who am I kidding


With this lie that I'm living


We should probably break up for a while

All these letters that you wrote to me


With your big plans and sweet poetry


So much more than just ink and stains on the page 


Only left me with one thing to say

Baby, I finally know what to do


Lately there are too many things I can't live up to

I know that you've given me purpose


I guess that was kinda your style


At times you convinced me I'm worthless


But who am I kidding


With this lie that I'm living


And where do I fit in


These boxes I'm ticking


We should probably break up for a while