hey! so i've been holed up in the hospital for the past few days bored stiff, and thought i'd use the time to be productive and write some music! this is called "Getting There". It's a first draft, so please, any comments or constructive critisism is much appreciated! xo

Getting There
[V1]
You’re all that I’d ever wanted, in every goddamn way
But trusting can be difficult, when your past gets in the way
See, everyone that I’ve loved, has eventually gone astray
So please understand, if it feels like I’m pushing you away.

[V2]
I know I’ve got some problems, these are scars that will never fade
See you’re looking at a girl, who’s only ever been betrayed
But baby you’re the closest, I’ve ever come to being saved
I know that I’m ****ed up, but I’m starting to have faith

[CHORUS]
You’ll give me roses, and I’ll take them but, I’m checking for the thorns
I’m not trying to drive you away, I’m just making sure you’re warned
Before you fall in love with someone who’s as damaged as me,
I’ll need some help, but in the end you’ll see,
I’m slowly getting there.

[V3]
You see I’ve always seen myself, as on the outside looking in
Not meant to live the dreams of the prom queens and their perfect skin
I’ll think outside the box, and then get scolded, and told to get back in
I guess it’s the dreamers who speak the truth and then get disciplined


[V4]
So maybe on the outside, I’m a little bit cracked
But I can see a sparkle in your eye, you’re looking past all that
See, I’m thinking you could make up for everything that I lack
And I can’t help it anymore, I just wanna be where you’re at.

[CHORUS]
You’ll give me roses, and I’ll take them but, I’m checking for the thorns
I’m not trying to drive you away, I’m just making sure you’re warned
Before you fall in love with someone who’s as damaged as me,
I’ll need some help, but in the end you’ll see,
I’m slowly getting there.

[BRIDGE]
If I give you my heart, I know that I might never have it back again
It’s foolish but I can’t sit back and wonder what could have been
So this is all of me, I’m giving all myself to all of you
And I know I might be acting a fool,
But if I'm really telling the truth
I'm blinded by your light, it's true.
All I see is me and you.

[CHORUS]
You’ll give me roses, and I’ll take them but, I’m checking for the thorns
I’m not trying to drive you away, I’m just making sure you’re warned
Before you fall in love with someone who’s as damaged as me,
I’ll need some help, but in the end you’ll see,
I’m slowly getting there.