the bargain (2/3)

shhh….
don’t make a sound, my dear
they are getting quite near
and you wouldn’t like to expose
our small act, sweet little rose

let me smile for you, darling
they will not hear our quarrelling
put up a strong front, hon
to that people are drawn



don’t forget this, bunny
if you pretend your sky is sunny
those fools will see it like that too;
our act is a powerful tool

laugh all you can, oh, butterfly
and they will see a clear sky
while they are dumbfounded
it’s your time, bring them to the end

tie them up in our web, feel the glee
they are ours now, don’t you see?
if you’re too weak, I’ll do it, again
after all, taking care of you is a part of the bargain

you knew what you were doing when you planted that seed
so don’t you go all teary-eyed on me, kid
if you can’t stand being seen as me
why did you try to be
something that you’re not, something that you like?
you thought you’d be saved? well - psyche.

I’m taking your place now, oh, fluffy head
after all, you think you’ll be better off dead;
now, I have a better plan - dying, but not really
and I am very well aware how that must sound silly

but imagine vast, endless darkness
no sounds, no smells, nothingness
all around you, all inside you, oh
and you can feel your soul go

here they are, smile!
what? I do it? it’s been a while…
so, you are thinking about my offer!
you know, when you accept it, you won’t suffer

not anymore, not ever again, love
I promise you that much, sweet dove
it’s my part of the bargain
and I will fulfil it, again

Now… Just let go.