Veins

I didn't wanna tell you
The shadows
I didn't wanna tell you
The history of the family
I didn't wanna tell you
'Cause I don't want it running in your veins
I don't want it running in your veins

You didn't wanna tell me
Or bring me any shame
You didn't wanna tell me
What runs through my veins
Doesn't it feel different
When the shadows are your own?
Doesn't it feel different
Knowing what you know?

But I don't want it running in your veins
No, I don't want it running in your veins
So you don't want it running in my veins
No, I don't want it running in your veins

But can a gift be born out of poison?
And can love breed itself into hate?
I didn't want you carrying this burden
How can I protect you from your truth?

I didn't wanna tell you
The secret that's running through your veins
You didn't wanna tell me
But I always knew
What can you not tell me
When I come from you?

'Cause I don't want it running in your veins
You don't want it running in my veins
No, I don't want it running in your veins
So you don't want it running in my veins

But can a gift be born out of poison?
And can love breed itself into hate?
I didn't want you carrying this burden
How can I protect you from your truth?

But I don't want it running in your veins
You don't want it running in my veins
No, I don't want it running in your veins
But it's already running in my veins