They're On To Me
Ari Hest Lyrics

The tile in the kitchen is cracking
The kitchen tiles are showing signs of damage and splitting apart.

The stairs through the basement are sinking
The basement stairs are becoming unstable and are lowering into the ground.

Somebody told me I'm crazy
Someone believes that I am behaving or thinking in an irrational and foolish way.

Thinking past the limits of thinking
Going beyond what is considered the normal range of creativity and imagination.

The crevice in the ceiling is rusting
A crack in the ceiling is becoming corroded and deteriorating.

Who knows when it will cave in?
It is uncertain when the ceiling will collapse and cave in from the damage.

The image of a broken heart bursting
A visual representation of a broken heart exploding or tearing apart.

In the window that mirrors my skin
The reflection of myself can be seen in the window glass.

I am walking through this city
I am moving on foot through the urban area of this town.

Trying to avoid the sidewalk cracks
I am attempting to avoid the gaps or splits in the pavement while walking.

Every step that I'm taking
With each footfall, I am making a move forward or in a direction.

I fear I'm under attack
I am anxious and worried that someone or something is targeting me with harm.

They're on to me
Someone has discovered my secrets or discovered who I truly am.

And I am scared to no end
I am frightened to the point of having no further courage or bravery.

Once I had the control
In the past, I had the ability to manage my own life and circumstances.

Rules were there to bend
I was able to break or twist the regulations and restrictions around me.

But now they're on to me
However, now that I've been discovered, I can no longer do these things unnoticed.

And I don't know how to get out
I am unaware of a way to escape or leave this situation successfully.

The thought never crossed my mind
Until now, the idea of being caught or exposed had never occurred to me.

I've run out of time
I no longer have any more moments to spare before I must face the consequences.

The fire from the stove is blazing
There is a significant and dangerous flame coming from the stove in my home.

Spreading throughout my home
The fire is moving and expanding across the interior of my residence.

I didn't know what I was risking
I was unaware of the potential danger or consequence of my actions.

Living here all alone
I reside within this dwelling by myself without anyone else present.

I could go out to the country
I have the option to leave and move to a more rural location.

And hide there among the mountains
I could conceal my presence within the rocky, elevated terrain.

But sooner or later I'd grow thirsty
At some point, I would become thirsty and need a drink of water.

And wish I could drink from the fountains
I would regret not being able to access a source of clean water if I were to relocate to a remote location.