The Care and Feeding of Intrusive Thoughts

[Verse 1] Three AM and I'm wide awake again Brain starts whisp'ring "Check your breathing, friend" "Is your heartbeat way too fast or slow?" "Did you leave the stove on? You don't know" "What if that headache's something worse?" "What if you can't finish work by Thursday first?" [Chorus] The care and feeding of intrusive thoughts Racing hearts and stomach knots Your mind's playing movies of the worst to come While your body's coming undone Don't fight 'em, don't hide 'em Though they feel like warnings true They're just thoughts, not premonitions Not a single one comes true [Verse 2] "Did that person's cough sound sick to you?" "What if all your savings just fell through?" "Maybe everyone just tolerates you here" "What if everything you love disappears?" "That pain could be something deadly wrong" "Your future's crumbling, won't be long" [Bridge] These thoughts are like false alarms Ringing bells that mean no harm Your brain's just trying to protect But it's got its wires incorrect Breathe in slow, and breathe on out Let them scream and let them shout [Verse 3] "What if you're not good enough at all?" "What if everyone just watches you fall?" "Maybe you should check that text again" "What if you've disappointed all your friends?" These thoughts feel real, they feel so strong But they've always steered you wrong [Chorus] The care and feeding of intrusive thoughts Racing hearts and stomach knots Your mind's playing movies of the worst to come While your body's coming undone Don't fight 'em, don't hide 'em Though they feel like warnings true They're just thoughts, not premonitions Not a single one comes true [Outro] They're just static on the line False alarms that waste your time Your anxiety's got good intentions But its fears need no attention Let them flow, let them go Like clouds above, just let them go