tell me i don't have to be so brave...

cover me...
over with fallen leaves
i've gone to ground
i need you...
cause when i crack you cordon me...
off to the passers by so they can't steal...
their looks at the things i can't hide

roll over i'm not done with you
you can stop me, feeling blue

...when holding my smile
starts to wear me out, child
tell me i don't have to be so brave
when i let my shoulders fall
and sink softly in my seat
shield me from my sadness and defeat...
(tunde-cover me)