Soldier To Cry On

I'm just screaming into microphones for attention
By making my misery stand out to your bleach blue eyes
And faded smiles as you nod and wave
And carry on the latest trends with the latest friends
But does anyone notice there's a fake smile behind these eyes
And a failed ambition to entice and allure
As the conformity closes in on us
To turn us all into soldiers for a lost cause
Of decadence and mindless self-indulgence

Give me a soldier to cry on
I will avenge my darkest hour
And turn the laughter into tears
And tear-stained eyes to lifeless gazes
Give me a hand in the dark to lead me through
When nothing can be trusted but fear
And a threat of death whispered against your neck
Like a soft lover's call to games in darkness
And possessive touches that claim your being

Give me a soldier to cry on