How was I to know

That I would not let go

Of everything I swore I'd never be?

I made myself a life

Changed my tiger stripes

But the lake is not the same thing as the sea

The sea is filled with salt

And the wounds are all your fault

You read the book

You even wrote the song

But you're still wrong

When I was younger I was bold

But if you're careful you'll get old

And you might not have enough tread on the tire

So if it's slippery, slow it down

And if it's too high, go 'round

Before you shut it down, put out your fire

So it won't burn the ones you love

When you don't feel good enough

I know it's tough to let somebody down

But you don't owe them

Fifty-five came fast

In fact, it blew right past

I don't know how time works anymore

When you do the things you love

It's hard to get enough

And you're always leaving someone at the door

They're happy for the show

And they try to let you know

Even though it's a golden boat you're on

You're still gone

So show them what you're worth

You've known it since your birth

There's not enough gold here on Earth

That I'd trade for the hearse

You would not be the first

To tell me I'm the worst

But you don't know me

When I was younger I was bold

But if you're careful you'll get old

And you might not have enough tread on the tire

So if it's slippery, slow it down

And if it's too high, go 'round

Before you shut it down, put out your fire

So it won't burn the ones you love

When you don't feel good enough

I know it's tough to let somebody down

But you don't owe them