Shed This Skin

When this life first started
Who was I to doubt?
You said the ocean parted
That I could live without
But I believe in something
Indulge your sleight of hand
I'd give it all for nothing
I'll never understand

Give me something I've been holding in
Under my skin
Tears mean nothing, all the pain within
Bleeds this lie so thin

Now the dreams are shattered
No hope's left on this floor
I know we sleep in cycles
But now I know what for

Give me something I've been holding in
Under my skin
Tears mean nothing, all the pain within
Bleeds this lie so thin

So won't you leave me like a mother
While you deceive me like a friend?
Just fucking hate me like a lover
I know what kills me makes me stronger
'Til I shed this skin

So won't you leave me like a mother
While you deceive me like a friend?
Just fucking hate me like a lover
I know what kills me makes me stronger
Sever me down just like a father
And fight with me just like my friends
Just fucking love me like a monster
And know someday I'll shed this skin