NOUGHTS AND EXES

You look both ways before you cross then you go jump in front of cars
Your broken bones oh they do mend but that was fun let’s do it again
You take your time and then rush in, breaking any and everything
And taking aim you then retreat, fire once you admit defeat

The war between you and yourself
The endless song you sing
The fight is fought within
You show no signs of giving in

You call your bluff and fold your deck and then reveal that the game is chess
And this your rouse has you unraveling, spinning around your neck
You’re wearing out and wearing thin, wondering when the end begins
And then without even a blink you’re back, back up against the ring

The war between you and yourself
The endless song you sing
The fight is fought within
You show no signs of giving in

You say it’s fine coz everybody does it
And all your crimes are more of choice than habit
You sew your stripes and bury all your scars under a chuckle and a smile
Convince yourself the war is ok it happens all the time
Time to fold your flag has flown
And now you’re giving in
And that’s how you win