Tightrope

I was born on a tightrope
Bright with hope and oblivious
I could not keep my eyes closed
So now I know we are hideous
Grinning from ear to ear

So take me away from here like you said
And I will be grateful with what I have left
So dance in the isle for me, and hold out your hand
And take me away my dear

I grew up in a lifeboat
Tied to shore by the winter wind
I was made to be set afloat
Not star of the show, ever-glittering
Centering, not a clue

So take me away from here like you said
And I will be grateful with what I have left
So dance in the isle for me, and hold out your hand
Take me away my dear

I am not at the end though
I won't go at the peak or near
I will die in a foxhole
Arm to shoulder with atheists
Praying Just Lord not here

So take me away from here like you said
And I will be grateful with what I have left
So dance in the isle for me, and hold out your hand
Take me away my dear

Just take me away from here like you said