walk on eggshells

around your family
keep your guard up
god knows what would happen
if they got too close

especially around your father
almost forty,
throws tantrums when he's moody
keep your mouth shut
for your mother and sister

walk on eggshells

around your friends
you're scared they would leave you
if they saw the true trouble
that lies deep inside

so many things they don't know about you
the secrets
the fear, sadness, anger, resentment
you carry around
day to day

walk on eggshells

even around strangers
you give off such awkward energy
no wonder your friends don't talk to you
you're a breakdown in the making

smile more
harder
even though it hurts
and you feel worse for wear
every second

walk on eggshells
they'll never know the real you

walk on eggshells
it's better off this way

walk on eggshells

walk on eggshells

can't hold them close, so stay far.