[Verse 1] You wore your patience Like an old band tee Holes in the fabric Still you covered me You held the door While I held my breath You called it “growing” I called it a test [Chorus] Blood and sympathy You gave both so easily Poured yourself into the cracks in me Till I couldn’t feel Where you stopped, I started Every bruise half-hearted Blood and sympathy And I took it like it’s free [Verse 2] You learned my storms By the weight of my feet Coffee gone cold On the passenger seat You cracked a joke Just to cut through my rage I bit my tongue You turned the page [Chorus] Blood and sympathy You gave both so easily Poured yourself into the cracks in me Till I couldn’t feel Where you stopped, I started Every bruise half-hearted Blood and sympathy And I took it like it’s free [Bridge] You shouldn’t have to bleed Just to make me speak You shouldn’t have to break So I can feel less weak If I stay this way You’ll go paper-thin So take what’s left of you And don’t hand it over again [Chorus] Blood and sympathy You gave both so easily Poured yourself into the cracks in me Till I finally see Where you stop, I’m starting Let these ties be parted Blood and sympathy I won’t take you carelessly
