Snared in the Grove - Biko

Your jaws are tightening their grip around my throat

You think I’ll let you go

With your teeth and tired eyes

You find yourself the smallest opening

I understand you’re snared the grove

You think that you’re alone

But I know who you are

I’ve always been here

You know there’s plenty more of me to spare

Honey, take all the time you need

It’s the greatest thing that I have to give

If I could even give you anything

Would you finally be the one

To help me sleep?

Your eyes slip back into your void

Where you know I can’t breathe

When you go there to hide

Your veil of night

Try to lull yourself to sleep

Could you find your peace

If you take a piece of me?

You can have it all

Do you understand me?

You’ve seen my blood and bones exposed

Would you come to hate me

If I meant to burn your bramble throne?

Let’s build a home

From these sticks and stones

I swear to love you

Through your blooms and thorns

Do you understand me?