I'm writing a book on how to stay conscious when you drown
And if the words float up to the surface
This is the first time, I know
You promised the world and brought me it hanging from a string
Stuck it in my mouth, into my throat
That was the first time I knew
And those who kiss the ring
It's better when the sun goes down
We'll never escape this town
I wasn't scared when he caught me
It's better if I make no sound
I will never escape these doubts
I wasn't dead when they found me
Watch as they pull me down
I'm writing a chapter on what to do after they dig you up
On what to do after you grew to hate what you used to love
That was the first time I knew
And they would have your guts
It's better when the sun goes down
We'll never escape this town
I wasn't scared when he caught me
It's better if I make no sound
I will never escape these doubts
I wasn't dead when they found me
Watch as they pull me down
Watch as they pull me down
Watch as they pull me down
Watch as they pull me down
Watch as they pull me down
Watch as they pull me down
Watch as they pull me down
I'm writing a book on how to stay conscious when you drown
And if the words float up to the surface
This is the first time I know
WRITERS
Robert Smith, Martin Doherty, Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook