Sage Francis - Inherited Scars Lyrics
[Verse One]I didn't tell anyone about what I seen or heard that day, mums the word stillI'm scared to plant ideas into your head while your rebellious side is fertileHurdles are getting knocked downI'm running a losing raceYour legs aren't the only ones marked up How many dreams have you chased?If I could have said this to your face maybe you wouldn't have to write like I do,Except I use paper instead of my body now; it's something you might want to try tooFrom haikus to horror stories, it's something in our blood that we share,Something in our blood that appears on the surface of our skin when we bring it thereMy facial expression said I didn't careHate and aggression must've made an impression on the little kid who stared,Sitting on stairs when I would bother to bring my skatesMy feeble attempt at being a strong, big brotherdoing father figure 8'sRipping my cape on the ground that it dragged onTripping on fate and hearing the sounds of a sad songListen, it's great sharing time now that dad's gone,But what's with the choice of words?Or the body parts that you decided to tag them on?I'm a bagabond who moved to modern day Babylon and then back againWith minimal contact and you know I can't ask your mom what's happeningYou've got such beautiful gifts What are you doing ruining the packaging?How ironiccome to thinkI probably put this ink on my back for himI want you to laugh and sing more,But you dropped anchor in a placewhere dreams go to die and you're keeping your ass indoorsI'm asking for you to stick it outand see things throughYou're asking for me to zip my mouth and keep it just between me and you[Chorus]If I
