• Tie me up inside with pretty ribbons
    So I can hide
    All the horrible things that I’m made of
    Beautiful satin ribbons, the kind I like
    Let them hide all the lies I’ve become
    Tie them in a perfect bow
    A thousand ribbons
    For all the things I shouldn’t be
    A thousand knots
    For everything that causes you pain
    Tie me down with ribbons, ropes and chains
    A straightjacket the color of sunshine
    Daisy eyes and lemonade
    Chains and locks of icy silver
    Don’t let go
    Tie me down so that I can’t escape
    So that I won’t take flight
    On another pair of winged shoes
    Because I don’t want to set off
    Down another darkened path
    I’ve always wished to be with you
    On every star that’s slipped through my fingers

    Fill me up inside with pretty colors
    So I can pretend
    That there’s something there
    Something other than darkness
    Even if there’s nothing but color in the end
    That’ll be fine
    As long as it doesn’t fade away
    My tears shall crystallize
    My blood will shine brightly with gold
    Everything will have fresh paint
    Cover me with kisses
    Of the sweetest shades of pink and red
    Only then will I feel forgiven
    For all the troubles I’ve brought
    That have stained your life so deeply
    I’m sorry
    I can’t be a wonderful painter like you
    Speak to me with every shade cotton candy
    So that I may be reborn
    Under the blessing of the sun, into your arms again
    I am nothing but a canvas that’s empty and bare
    I need your forgiveness