Heavy Air

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Heavy Air

I was tired for a month
Maybe more, I lose track
Carried it around in my coat
Felt the weight on my back

But I kept turning up like normal
Laughed at the right time
If anybody asked how it’s going
I said I was fine

It gets automatic
You don't even think to speak
Just tighten the grip
Make sure nobody sees the leak

I didn't want to be a burden
Didn't want to change the mood
Thought I had to sort it out
Before I sat down with you

So, I just stayed quiet
And let the silence grow
Watching the water rise
With nowhere to go

Then it was Tuesday night
We were parked in the drive
You asked me a simple question
And I couldn't lie

I braced myself for the judgment
Thought you'd look away
Thought I'd finally ruined
The balance of the day

I let a little slip out
Just a fraction of the weight
Waited for the disappointment
Waited for the shift in state

But you just listened
You didn't try to fix my mind
You didn't give me a lesson
You just stayed right by my side

You made a little space
Let the heavy air out
And suddenly the quiet
Wasn't filled with doubt

I looked at you
And I breathed in
And I finally said it

Help
Help

And the world didn't end
You just nodded your head
And we took it from there

Now the morning is lighter
The air is clear in the room
I don't have to wait
For the walls to consume

If it gets heavy again
I know what to do
I can carry my half and
Walk out with you

Next time I'll just say it
Side by side
Help