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Jumping to Conclusions


Calm down

I’m fine

These problems aren’t yours, they’re mine

Don’t worry, I’m not gonna die

Not even gonna try

Now, that's not to say I don’t want to

I’m saying I won’t do that to you

What are you talking about? I’m fine

There’s no need for you to hear me whine

About all of my problems, all of my issues

Goddamit I’m wasting your tissues

I’m overstaying my welcome

Oh come on, don’t be dumb

I’m okay

I won’t die today

I’m okay

I’m okay

I’m okay

Who am I kidding

I’m not fucking okay

But that’s not safe for me to say

The second I stop smiling you fear the worst

Explain to me, why your first

Thought is that I’m hurting myself?

 
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