Paralipsis

Heavy weight strapped to my back
Tear into my skin

Let the straps tear through my skin
Twist and turn my spine
You are not a burden
And I’ll wear your skin as if it’s mine

We all have capacity
To change ourselves with time
But I’d carry your weight
If you said you’d carry mine

Every day that passes
Is another chance
To put the past behind you
And take your life back

So tell me, who’s your architect?

This can’t be coincidence, and I’m not a mistake
Press your weight onto my back, and I swear it won’t break
You swore you heard your architect, to call you to the throne
But your weight is mine and you're not alone

Though we may walk through the storm
My knees won't buckle and give out
Turn my bones to dust
And I’ll still be pressing you forward
I’ll always press you forward