Alex Nelson Beautiful Lyrics

as you stare
from here to the rest of your life
does it scare you?

somewhere
it became something less than alright
cause it was safe to

you've given up
you give a listen
your ears wide open but..
your eyes and mouth tight shut
you've made it up

i can see you turning nothing
into something good
into something true
into something that might be
beautiful

you sense
the pain that is breaking your back
and you notice

your defense
leaves you no room for attack
and you know this

you've given up
you drag yourself from year to weary year
till there's nothing left but fear it's pretty clear

i can see you turning nothing
into something good
into something true
into something that might be
beautiful

[break 1]
you place
a bookmark and swear you'll return
but somehow

you can't face
the thought of when you get your turn
you might not know how

you've given up
on everything that makes you feel alive
pretend your satisfied
and let it slide

i can see you turning nothing
into something good
into something true
into something that might be
beautiful

[break 2]
[end]