Tightrope
4 Door Theatre Lyrics

And I'm walkin' on edge
I'm in a precarious position and could easily fall

I'm holdin' my head up
I'm maintaining a strong, confident appearance

And I don't know why
I'm uncertain of the reasons for my current situation

I'm steppin' out on a wire
I'm taking risks and pushing boundaries

I'm waiting for you
I'm anticipating someone's presence or approval

When I'm wasted in rooms
When I'm in crowded or uncomfortable spaces

And I don't know why
I'm unsure of how I ended up in the situation

I cut my teeth on a tire
I learned through tough experience or difficult circumstances

So I'll call you when I grow up
I'll seek your guidance or approval once I'm more mature

I've been caught in the cusp of conversation, gone to bust
I've found myself in uncomfortable, potentially explosive discussions

And I don't know why
I'm unsure of why these discussions keep happening

You wanna talk tonight
You're seeking communicative interaction with me

So breathe in and I'll show myself
Relax and watch as I handle things independently

Out now, where do I go?
I'm seeking direction or a new path

I'm walkin' on a tightrope, takin' my time though
I'm navigating a challenging situation with caution and patience

Oh no, look at you go
You're making progress or showing off

You're tickin' like a timebomb, takin' the high road
You're on the verge of an outburst, but taking the mature route

Swing too low for you to follow
My path is too difficult or unsuitable for you to emulate

Hands in my pockets, stains on my clothes
I'm relaxed and not overly concerned with appearance

Oh, wherever I go
No matter where I end up

I'm walkin' on a tightrope, tightrope
I'm always facing challenges and precarious situations

A pill away
A solution is close at hand

And a heartbeat apart
Our distance is extremely close

And you're always tired
You've grown weary of our situation

Of telling truth, you a liar
I don't believe your claims of honesty

Tell me how I grow up
Advise me on how to mature and navigate challenges

I've been lost in the lust of imitation, turn to dust
I've followed others too closely and now feel unfulfilled

We keep passing by
We're not making progress or engaging meaningfully

We're just wasting time
We're not using our time effectively or purposefully

Oh, as I'm walking alone (As I'm walking alone)
I'm facing challenges independently

You're letting me go
You're no longer providing support or guidance

Out on my own (Out on my own)
I'm navigating difficulties solo

I'm walkin' on a tightrope
I'm facing challenges and risks

Now I'm walkin' on a tightrope
I'm still in the midst of facing difficulties