[verse1] On the rocky Shore Displacement of water was broken Lapping turned to splashing The strength of a wave unspoken [verse2] Shane was becoming uncomfortable After every day that passed When Christopher couldn't take it anymore He was compelled to ask [Bridge] Shane's answer was sharp I don't know why you brought us here There is nothing here but War The people only have fear [Chorus] I can hear them screaming So many have died I Can't keep it together anymore I most assuredly tried There's damage to my mind I just can't shake it free I really need to do something I Just can't let it be [verse3] Christopher's response was louder And it wasn't because Shane couldn't hear You really think it will be better If you actually go there [verse4] I have to do something I can't just let this be Fine Christopher commanded Go see what there is to see [Bridge] Shane took his ring off He left it on the table He then quickly went outside His emotions were unstable [Chorus] It took Christopher a moment To realize he was gone He wasn't just being dramatic There was actually something wrong When He finally opened the door Shane could no longer be seen Christopher's anxiety grew The mood could not be redeemed [verse5] Shane never managed a phone But he knew how to write He sent letters to Christopher To let him know he was all right [verse6] Time went by slowly As Christopher's heart ached He then decided to do something himself A New path for him to take [Bridge] He started to gather information Anything about the war he participated in conversations To help him learn more [Chorus] A year had gone by When Shane finally returned He was sitting next to the door His familiarity unlearned Christopher knelt down And looked him in his eyes I don't know if you want me here Shane said tell me no lies [verse7] You will always be welcome here Christopher reassured him You actually smell terrible Let's get you in [verse8] What happened next Was Christopher getting him clean He fussed over all the attention Christopher could not be restrained [Bridge] He then began to cry Over Shane's bruises and scars Please don't cry Shane said Compared to others I'm on par [Chorus] I don't care about the others It's not about a compare It's about my care for you What it's done to you here Are you really just a man? Have I never seen you clear? I thought you were something more And that belayed my fear [Outro] I live like a man On any given day When I stay away from the tree My power is at bay When I return to the tree I will be renewed I used everything I had in this war And I couldn't see it through Christopher put him to bed Wrapped up snug and tight And then commanded him to sleep And he rested through the night Eventually he would send him back To be renewed by the tree But it wasn't time to leave for good He would return to him from the Sea
