Waltz
K.I.O.L Lyrics

Propped up against the gymnasium wall
Standing still, feeling down and lifeless, with no energy to move away from the gymnasium wall.

Leaning with surface lament
Inclining toward the wall with a sorrowful expression on the surface but hiding the pain deep inside.

Not one whispered word
Silent, holding back the words that want to come out in fear of being judged or misunderstood.

Nor crack of a smile
Unable to show any sign of happiness or joy, keeping a straight face throughout the situation.

Emotions as solid cement
Feeling heavily weighed down by emotions that seem to have become permanently fixed inside, not able to escape or express them freely.

There's no need to sympathize
Feeling isolated and lonely, but not wanting anyone's pity or sympathy.

For kind and sure are those eyes
Though seemingly weak and fragile, the eyes are revealing the inner strength and determination to get through this difficult time.

Are you getting scared my dear
Asking if the fear and anxiety are starting to take over and become too much to handle.

To shyly compliment the mirror
Feeling insecure and hesitant to give oneself a compliment, always comparing oneself to others.

To balance the compared
Trying to find a sense of balance and equivalence with those around despite feeling out of place or different.

Then falls one solitary tear
A single tear drops down, expressing the sadness and heartache that is too difficult to hold back any longer.

Oh, to be the stared
Feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable when others are watching or staring, drawing attention to one's insecurities.

And stumble with the inflicted faults
Making mistakes and feeling guilty for not being perfect, taking the blame for everything that goes wrong.

While stepping the wallflower waltz
Navigating through life feeling like a wallflower, always watching from the sidelines and not being part of the dance.

Held and pushed by unleashed desires
Feeling trapped and pulled by one's own desires and ambitions, but feeling restrained from acting on them by fear or insecurity.

Tethered in self-sacrifice
Feeling tied down and unable to break free from the self-imposed limitations and sacrifices that are hindering progress towards one's goals.

Reluctantly charmed by being approached
Being hesitant yet pleasantly surprised when someone shows interest or kindness, but keeping an emotional distance due to fear of rejection or hurt.

But guarded by one's own device
Being cautious and reluctant to open up to others, having developed a mechanism to protect oneself from being vulnerable or hurt.

There's no need to criticize
Feeling that any criticism from others will only worsen the already existing self-doubt and fear.

For kind and sure are those eyes
Despite feeling lost and alone, there is an inner sense of kindness and determination that is seen in the eyes, giving hope for a better future.