Second Skin

I've thought about it hell about a million times 
It takes all my strength just to keep it calm 
I have to tell myself it's there just to breathe 
Holding it inside will only help to do me in 

Each time I close my eyes I see another chain 
It's one I can't forget something I cannot break out of 
I need a second skin something to hold me up 
Can't seem to get out of this hole I've dug myself right back in 

Just to wake up tells me hell I must be brave 
It hits me like a drug shot into my vein 
But it's not as delightful delightful of a pain 
Immobilizing me almost makes me think I'm dead 

I need a second skin something to hold me tough 
Can't do it on my own sometimes I need just a little more help 
I've got that chance to give every drop that's left in me 
I need a second skin something I cannot break out of 

I just tell myself girl just let it breathe 
It's a calmness I'm always searching for 
But the dirt it gets so heavy 
It falls above my head seeping from under my feet 
It just keeps on getting deeper 

I need a second skin something to hold me up 
Can't do it on my own sometimes I need just a little more help 
I've got that chance to give every drop that's left in me 
I need a second skin something I cannot break free of 

Though no one ever said it'd be easy still one's left to deny 
The choice that come between your willingness to survive 
Though you're knowing what you stand up against 
world set to deceive you need a special strength 

I've got that second skin I've got that chance to give 
I've got the only way that I know how to live with it 
I need a second skin something to hold me tough 
I need a second skin something I cannot break out of