You Sink, I Swim

I’ve fought for awhile Tried to keep us afloat Like a tidal wave You’re sinking this boat I’ve sailed this troubled sea For you and for me I look towards the future, towards the lighthouse at home You steer for the reef Try to bring us both down Together, alone I’m trying to swim But am going nowhere You’re an anchor on my leg Trying to steal all my air You pull me down Let water in my lungs Blacking out Tasting salt on my tongue I can’t save you I’ll cut the line And save myself