I’ve forgotten
How to breathe
So I might look at you for a while
As all the cobwebs clear from my cheeks
Still my mouth is dry

The door opens
Like an old bone creaks
I squint, I tussle
I’ll wrestle it until it bleeds
But oh my dear it’s about time

I will look on wistfully
As you slip out into history
I remember all the gifts you gave
Things you said to me
There’s some things you never did, never said
Many of which remain the best gifts I’ve ever had
I’ve forgotten how to breathe
I’ve forgotten how to breathe

Headlights might stroke a mountaintop
Go in through my bedroom window
In moments like these mama said don’t cry

I’ve forgotten how to breathe
I’ve forgotten how to breathe
I’ve forgotten how to breathe
I’ve forgotten how to breathe