Burdens
In the silence I pretended to clasp my hands in prayer Endlessly telling myself it’s all for the sake of those around me But the truth is that I’ve chosen the path that won’t bring me pain With nowhere else for me to turn I’m left behind, different from the rest
Day by day I do— My best to imitate— What remains of your beliefs: Bringing salvation
CHORUS A voice I can no longer keep suppressed Cries out from deep within my heart Haunted by my own false and fraudulent prayers Once questioned by that voice only I could hear
With kindness as my mask I do my best to act as if I’m strong Trying to fill this hollow shell, praying that I might feel fulfilled here But God never hears; my world stays grey; I look away again I feel dread ever hearing the words: “It’s alright to want to stay with me”
Please don’t walk away I can’t bare to watch— Any more pieces of— Myself disappear
CHORUS A voice I can no longer keep suppressed Cries out from deep within my heart Haunted by my own false and fraudulent prayers Now questioned by that voice only I can hear
Though I feel I may break any day now A glimmer of hope still remains in my heart Even as I tremble alone I know how to embrace my own flaws
CHORUS Even with this voice I can’t keep suppressed Even as it cries out without end All of my false and fraudulent prayers Are still within my reach —And yet, even now I wish I could be kind to myself and say “well, it’s alright” sometimes But so long as those questions remain unanswered That voice will keep asking them











