Anodyne

Soothe my pain
As I suffer in silence
The muzzle wrapped tightly to conceal my fangs

Soothe me, though you know not that you're soothing
Heal me, knowing not that you heal

Help me as I strive to keep my head held high
Strive to keep my brave face on
Though underneath, it's just an act
I've become a damn good actor
So good I almost fool myself

Almost...

Renew my sense of courage, my bold determination
No, I never would have given up that easily
But giving up makes sense when trying does no longer
Make me feel like trying still makes sense

Refuel my passion and my love
For they are all that keep me going
But they're not enough to stop the vampires from sucking

And do they ever suck

So replenish me
And though you know not what you do, do it for me now
Please and thank you

Soothe my pain
As I suffer in silence
For the smile painted on my lips is just a clown's routine
And the whole world is watching and enjoying the show
But I'm damn tired of clowning around.