I catch you digging in my trash for stuff I've long thrown away You bring it back on a tray
And I hear you wheezing in the hall spreading gems and old news
You always love to confuse
I flee the light just to live in your shadow I'm needing mercy and you offer me blame
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Dear Shame:
You're oh so eager to toy with me
You're always stealing the joy in me
You love to whisper my name, Dear Shame, Dear Shame

You've got me living like a bug, crawling in fear (It's been a very long year)
I dream of growing some wings, I think I'm flying away, then you point and you spray
All my hidden secrets crave the light of forgiveness
You pull the shades, you accuse and you blame

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I fled the light just to live in your shadow I needed mercy, and you offered me blame

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Dear Shame:
I think I'm wise to your strategy I won't be needing your company My name's eternally clear, Dear Shame, Dear Shame