> connection...

The older I've become
My patience begins to wear thin
Compassion, what's the use?
Tolerating persistent abuse

Just shut up
And shut down
Let it happen
Get pushed around

Don't speak out
Don't freak out
Stay calm
And let it play out

Play it cool
And play it safe
Let it slide
Accommodate, oh

I kept it smooth
I kept it light
Never risked a single fight
Yet I

Let it grow
And let it rot
Let it linger as an afterthought

Stay silent for my protection
That’s just the price of a human connection

You know I’ll keep the peace
Sign my soul onto a lease
Don't worry I know my place
I'll give my all
Just to save face

Now shut up
And stand down
Shut your mouth
Don't you know who runs this town?

You're useful
You're useless
I love you on a utility basis

Play it cool
And play it safe
Let it slide
Accommodate

Keep the peace
And pay the price
Let it go
'Cause I'm so damn nice

I chose silence
And I chose loss
Every line I just let it cross

Now I wall up for my protection
Why even bother with another connection

Just shut up
And sit down
Don't you love me?
Come on just say it now

“I love you”
“I love this”
“You’ve got a love that I just cannot resist”