I would react badly
To the slightest hint of hesitance
He'd bend awkwardly to suit my mood

No word from his defense

I'd cry knowing how my tears

Felt like acid burning through his skin
Pushed every little button
But the right one that would let me in


Now he's afraid of me
He's afraid of me


It took me by surprise
The hatred in his eyes

I've pushed this man as far as he could go
But he lacked the words to let me know
He acted out, now I can see it is my fault


I made changes that went unnoticed
Sang songs for deaf ears

He mistook my silence for punishment
As it had been all these years
I'd cry knowing how my tears

Felt like acid burning through his skin

Now he's afraid of me

He's afraid of me

It took me by surprise

The hatred in his eyes
I've pushed this man as far as he could go
But he lacked the words to let me know

He acted out, now I-

It took me by surprise

The hatred in his eyes
I've pushed this man as far as he could go
But he lacked the words to let me know

He acted out, now I can see it is my fault