starlight in jam jars

built up my defenses, layer upon layer
wanted you to see the truth of me nestled at the center
push against the skin until it bursts apart
and shorn of all my thorns you'd find a tender heart

used to watch fireflies flicker on summer nights
fascinated by the romance of twilight dances
then i tried to hide a little bit of starlight
in jam jars with the lids on so tight
in an airless sanctuary, i killed what i loved
but i always meant well
i only meant for good.

ripples of emotion stir the becalmed surface
a dangerous camouflage, brilliant colour on a canvas
now i'm stretched so thin. this delicate fabric deceives
maybe if i wasn't so strong, i could learn to breathe

used to watch fireflies flicker on summer nights
fascinated by the romance of twilight dances
then i tried to hide a little bit of starlight
in jam jars with the lids on so tight
in an airless sanctuary, i killed what i loved
but i always meant well
i only meant for good.