We're Still Up

My chest starts to leak like the gate at the spillway, thumb on my throat, trying not to shake. My chest starts to leak like the gate at the spillway, I bite it back, keep my face on straight. Don’t let it show. Not here, not now, not in front of them. Hold it down Hold it down Hold it down I’m still up [girl voice] I’m still up We’re still up Keep it in Keep it in Keep it in I’m still up I’m still up We’re still up My chest starts to leak like the gate at the spillway, teeth on steel, taste of pennies and smoke. My chest starts to leak like the gate at the spillway, I lock it behind my ribs, let the pressure choke. My chest starts to leak like the gate at the spillway...