heart like a camel

you say to me
that you would kill for a reason to believe
that there's someone for everyone out there.
a cry and a scream,
in the seed is the hope of the tree.
oh strength, come to me, from somewhere.

oh hoist her up onto your hip, stick out that lower lip,
blow your hair out from your face, roll your eyes, smile and say

don't worry about me.
my heart has two humps, like a camel
it can go for a long, long time
without being filled to the line
oh i, i'm hoping i'll be fine.

well now that's very admirable, i said,
you're a hero in my book.
well now what's that look? oh, shoot. yes, i suppose
probably you wouldn't mind
for someone else to be the hero every once in a while.
but you can't say that, right?
can't show any sign of weakness.

a scar and a dream
forever etched upon the heart on your sleeve
nothing can hide it. you don't even try it.
you just wear it well.

and put your finger to your lips.
"i'll tell you something about loneliness:
it'll hear you. and it just digs in
if it knows you're paying attention.

don't worry about me.
my heart has two humps, like a camel,
it can go for a long, long time
without being filled to the line. i'm hoping i'll be fine."

love don't ask of everyone the same.
some get to go along their merry way.
others are born to bear the burdens of the age.

there must be some reason for this hope inside,
this everlasting light, this joy in its infancy,
i know it's going to take flight.
each time i hear this song,
i get a little bit more strong,

i know it's not just the words.
(i'm actually not sure that thing about "hearts and camels" even works)
but don't worry about me.
don't worry about me.
my heart has two humps...