How can you ever know
If the smile you wear is masking old pain
That somehow fell through the cracks down below
And bypassed synapses ensnared in your brain

You got sick of interpreting
So you shelved your emotions and dialed in your pride
But this just must be one of those things
That careful analysis need be applied

And you’re lost in
Total exhaustion
Threw all your thoughts in
And then were mislead

You applied them
Then you denied them
And then had to hide them
Under the bed

You’re just too pragmatic
You don’t notice the static
The dust in the attic
Never did settle

And it’s so not fair
You’re caught in a crosshair
Not even a loss where
You get a bronze medal

You thought you had it all figured out
So sure of yourself, content without doubt
How could you have missed it
Weren’t you the one who witnessed it?

Where is that space in-between
Caring too much and not caring at all
The space is so vague it’s really obscene
You’re treading the rope, you’re hitting the wall

And you’re lost in
Total exhaustion
Threw all your thoughts in
And then were mislead

You applied them
Then you denied them
And then had to hide them
Under the bed

You’re just too pragmatic
You don’t notice the static
The dust in the attic
Never did settle

And it’s so not fair
You’re caught in a crosshair
Not even a loss where
You get a bronze medal

You walked into his office
Completely calm and completely contained
And he said you might think you’re doing well
But really you’re in so much pain

Where is that space in-between
Caring too much and not giving a shit
The space is so vague it’s really obscene
You’re treading the rope, but you’re handling it

You’re lost in
Total exhaustion
Threw all your thoughts in
And then were mislead

You applied them
Then you denied them
And then had to hide them
Under the bed

You’re just too pragmatic
You don’t notice the static
The dust in the attic
Never did settle

And it’s so not fair
You’re caught in a crosshair
Not even a loss where
You get a bronze medal

You’re just too pragmatic
You don’t notice the static
Oh