Mermaid - Yvette Young

The last time I felt love, the sun was a halo around your head.

I saw clouds, I heard waves.

When you looked me in the eyes, you promised me that we were free.

I was a mess, I stayed calm.

Choking, I’m choking.

Choking, I’m choking.

I come to the sea to think.

I come to the sea to breathe.

I come to the sea to think.

I come to the sea to breathe.

I come to the sea to think.

I come to the sea to breathe.

I come to the sea to think.

I come to the sea to breathe.

When I come home to his hands round my neck, I’m a whore.

I’m a liar.

I’m you, I’m nothing.

I’m you, I’m nothing.

I sink into the floor of my room, bloodied bruised and far away from you.

But I’m still happy, I’m still dreaming of the sea.