Sharp Springs, Soft Rules

[Verse 1] Jump for joy They said In the churchyard After school Rust on the frame Name tags pinned We obey the rules Grass stains on our shins Gravel in our socks Teacher with a whistle Ticking like a clock [Chorus] Jump for joy They said On the trampoline with sharp springs Keep your smile Keep your head Don’t you question anything Up you go Don’t look down Bleeding knees Bright gold crowns Jump for joy Play the fool Sharp springs Soft rules [Verse 2] Line up One by one Paper wrists Plastic crowns Someone scrapes their leg We all stare But we don’t sit down “Risk builds character” Written on the peeling sign If we touch the torn edge We pretend we’re fine [Chorus] Jump for joy They said On the trampoline with sharp springs Keep your smile Keep your head Don’t you question anything Up you go Don’t look down Bleeding knees Bright gold crowns Jump for joy Play the fool Sharp springs Soft rules [Bridge] Did you feel that snag? Little rip in your skin In your faith (oh) All our little laughs Cover every gasp we make If the frame gives way Do we still have to try? If the rules say “jump” Do we dare stay dry? [Chorus] Jump for joy They said On the trampoline with sharp springs Keep your smile Keep your head Don’t you question anything Up you go Don’t look down Bleeding knees Bright gold crowns Jump for joy Break the rule Sharp springs We choose