You're A Mirror I Cannot Avoid Lyrics - Bad Books - Bad Books

I caught you caroling and giving grief 

Thought you were cannon-balling after me 

I let your actions speak for themselves 

And wished you well 

But you're a mirror I cannot avoid 

Strung out and jittery and paranoid 

A leaky battery that can't keep charged 

Get in the car and say what you mean 

Explain yourself to me and I'll try 

Not to judge you more than you would 

Let me help, I promise not to tell 

Like anyone's asking or anyone should 

First time I met you I was full of fear 

Knew that eventually you'd disappear 

Just when I needed you you'd burn to smoke 

And off you go 

Just come back and peel away the mess 

Lay here beside me and open your eyes 

Take it back, your dignity, your tact 

Turn back to the person you tried to let die 

I caught you nesting with your analog 

Glassy eyes from kissing poison frogs 

Becoming infinite against his couch 

Open your mouth and say the words 

You used to wish you heard 

Back when you focused enough to be good 

And if you're gone 

An endless false alarm 

Just remember I loved you 

As long as I could