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Dirty Little Rabbits Lyrics

Over and over
This has happened repeatedly

I've been passed around the table
I have been handed from one person to another, without regard for my wellbeing.

I've been moved and I've been emptied like a cup
I have been used and drained, as if I have no value beyond utility.

I haven't promised that I would be protected
I have not made a commitment to remain safe, relying instead on the promises of others.

But the one that was the most dangerous was you
The greatest source of harm has been you, despite your assurances to the contrary.

But then I see you again
Upon seeing you again

And you smile like a long lost friend
You greet me warmly, as though we share a strong bond.

And I know I'm not alone
I feel reassured and connected.

But not human
Despite appearances, there is something about you that is not fully human.

They're not human
In fact, there are many like you who are not fully human either.

I am a fire burning
I am a source of passion and intensity.

And I've held onto the fury
I have kept my anger and resentment alive, refusing to let it go.

So there's just no need to worry
There is no reason for concern, as I am capable of handling myself.

I won't give up
I will not surrender or submit, even in the face of adversity.

Even though
Despite the fact that

I've been misused
I have been exploited and taken advantage of.

I've been humiliated
I have been embarrassed and degraded.

I've been laughed at
I have been made the target of ridicule and mirth.

And called all kinds of names
I have been subjected to verbal abuse and slurs.

All good things come to those who await the fallout
Staying patient can lead to positive outcomes, even in the midst of chaos and destruction.

All good things come around again
Good opportunities will arise again in the future.

How could I have known what I was getting into
I was not able to anticipate the challenges and dangers ahead.

How could I know when I was so young
I lacked the wisdom and experience to understand the implications of my decisions.

How if I could turn back time with what I know now
If I had access to my current knowledge, and could reverse past events.

How I have been promised
I have been offered guarantees and assurances.

You said that you would protect me
You promised to keep me safe from harm.

But turns out the one who's dangerous was you
In reality, you were the very person who endangered me.