Hush, my darling,
press your lips together,
and let not a word forbidden escape.
It's not safe, my darling,
lest they should know
the colour of your thoughts and their shape.
Hush, my dear one,
isn't it painfully beautiful
to see it all fall apart?
Hush, my darling,
don't say a word
and let it all rot in your heart.
Play strong, my darling,
though you are weak,
but your thoughts I must not read.
Hush now, my love
for I need not know
that it's me that you need.
Stay mum, sweet one,
don't give it away,
why must you let me in?
Make a scar on your soul
while you cut deep into mine,
How else, this battle, will you win?
Oh dear, little one,
your scars are precious,
and why must you let me see?
Cover yours
and I'll cover mine
with another tragedy.
Hush, my darling,
pass me by,
and make sure no word is said.
Crush our castle to crumbles
lest it should stand,
and bury its ruins with the dead.
Hush, my love,
you're almost there,
don't let me see you cry.
Wear your mask,
and weep alone
behind the wall you've built too high.
