second skin - Arco

always this — same and different

always this — taken given

and never thought of change

still the song remains

if i’m gonna shed the second skin

i’ve always worn

think it’s gonna be the strangest thing

i’ve ever done

but holding on — to some past present

is holding back — and future isn’t

made for those who wait

better never than late

if i’m gonna shed the second skin

i’ve always worn

think it’s gonna be the hardest thing

i’ve ever done

and still the shame to come restrains

hold me in these gentle arms until

this chance has gone