Chicken
Arcwelder Lyrics

He who hesitates is me
I am indecisive and struggle with making decisions.

My indecision's yours to see
My inability to make decisions is evident to others.

I have these words to say
I have something important to communicate.

But they don't come til you're away
I struggle to express myself when someone is present.

All I want to do is define
I want to clarify distinctions between us.

The grey areas yours and mine
There are unclear boundaries between us.

Mind races excuse excuse
I am thinking of excuses.

I can't pry my tongue loose
I am unable to express myself.

I am a chickenshit
I am a coward.

Libido's low my heart's with it
I am both physically and emotionally unresponsive.

So I write this dubious hit
I express myself through music rather than direct communication.

The subject's getting old
The issue we're dealing with is becoming tiresome.

I strike while the iron's cold
I want to deal with the issue while it's still fresh.

I could tell you anything
I have the capability of lying to you.

Except what my tongue won't bring
I am unable to express certain things verbally.

I've had enough of this
I am tired of the situation we're in.

Wounds with a lemon twist
The situation is painful and uncomfortable.

What's that on your left hand shadows of a wedding band
I notice that you wear a ring on your left hand and wonder if you're married.

Why repeat the past
Why dwell on what has already happened.

Memories will last
Memories of the past will endure.

Not a lot to say
There isn't much to say about the situation.

Say it anyway
Despite the lack of content, it's important to communicate something.

What is past you now
What has happened in the past no longer affects you.

Seems a sacred cow
The past has become untouchable and unchallenged.

All I wanted was to give us both some hope
I wanted to provide us with a sense of optimism.

I'm not good enough
I doubt my abilities.

I'm not strong enough
I am weak and unable to handle the situation.

To be creator and destroyer of the rope
I am unable to create something positive and destroy something negative at the same time.

Are you sitting down
Are you prepared to hear something important?

Yes you're sitting down
You are listening to me.

You should be running but your past's a ball and chain
In a different situation, you might choose to leave, but your past keeps you stuck.

You know all about the first step
You understand how to begin something.

But can you take what comes next
You may be unsure of your ability to continue after starting.

The wind's direction doesn't need a weather vane
Some things are obvious and don't need explanation.

Are you happy now?
Are you content with what I have said?

I was open but your walls were in the way
I was willing to be vulnerable, but you made it difficult for me.

Just a little faith in me
I need you to trust me a little more.

Just a little empathy
I need you to understand my perspective a little more.

You could be dealing with a different man today
If things had gone differently, I might be a different person now.

Siddown
Sit down.

Sit down
Sit down.

Siddown
Sit down.