Taking its toll on my pride
Eating its way from the inside
Poisoning whatever's on my mind
Closing in on all that lies behind
I try to sleep, but nothing gets me by
Repulsive thorn inside me forcing me to lie
Building on hopeless betrayal
Ripping me up with its venomous fang
Sharing its secrets of pain yet to come
And no one but me can hear
Parasite of my desire to live
Controlling when I suffocate
Converting it into pure hate