I didn't wanna tell you
The shadows
I didn't wanna tell you
The history of the family
I didn't wanna tell you

'Cause I don't want it running in your veins
I don't want it running in your veins

"You didn't wanna tell me
Or bring me any shame
You didn't wanna tell me
What runs through my veins"

Doesn't it feel different
When the shadows are your own?
Doesn't it feel different
Knowing what you know?

But I don't want it running in your veins
No I don't want it running in your veins
"So you don't want it running in my veins"
No I don't want it running in your veins

"But can a gift be born out of poison
And can love breathe itself into hate
I didn't want you carrying this burden"
How can I protect you
From your truth

I didn't wanna tell you
The secret running through your veins

"You didn't wanna tell me
What I always knew
What can you not tell me
When I come from you"

'Cause I don't want it running in your veins
"You don't want it running in my veins"
No I don't want it running in your veins
"So you don't want it running in my veins"

"But can a gift
Be born out of poison
And can love
Breathe itself into hate
I didn't want you carrying this burden"
How can I protect you
From your truth

But I don't want it running in your veins
"You don't want it running in my veins"
No I don't want it running in your veins
"But its already running in my veins"