Don't Call Me Ishmael - 150 Reasons

Cognition it's over-rated
What am I missing If I just turn my brain off
I thought I was the forgiving kind
But those words you said to me played over and over

I don't go in without an abundance of caution
But I'm the first in line when there is blame to apportion
I know that this skin is way too thin
Ignores all the good and only lets the bad stuff in

Well I'm struggling with this life I'm leading
I smile it hides a multitude of feelings
But I could give you a hundred and fifty reasons why
I'm not doing alright

I've always been into acts of pure self-destruction
Praise that comes my way I dismiss as pity or fabrication
Wish I could accept them in good faith
But I don't think they're deserved I'll throw them back in your face

Well I'm struggling with this life I'm leading
I smile, it hides a multitude of feelings
But I could give you a hundred and fifty reasons why
I'm not doing alright

I know that confidence can be attractive
My fate to self-deprecate it always lessens the impact
Of everything I do why can't I be you

Written by:
Gary Wilcox

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