it's been a while

[caged]

this time
this time it's not just me
this time she's fighting her own battle
and we're both afraid to lose
because we got caught up in the wanting
and the knowing
knowing what exactly became impossible
lightning quick
and razor sharp
they never warned us
never gave us a chance to toughen up
put on an extra leyer
to soften the blows
and never let them see you cry
this time
this time it's coming at us from both sides
this time it's hard to tell who's against us
and the uncertainty is growing like the plague
why start running
when you know you're not quick enough
why start hiding
when you know you'll be found
it's just a merry-go-round of questions
without answers
and beginings
without end
this time
this time it's different
this time out of control