Who are they to know?

They say they care
yet who are they to know
this desperation
thats eating up my soul

the sympathetic look
as they dwell with all their might
when all you ever wish for
is for them to bring you light

they think kind words
will take it all away
but what's the point
when you're your own enemy

they try to ignore
try to shut you out
pretend you're OK
as they scream and shout

and then you see
the pained look in their eye
when tears roll down your cheeks
as you sit and cry

yet in these rare moments
with them by your side
instead of getting close
you just run and hide

so when you're alone
squirming on your bed
calling out in pain
remembering words they said

it all seems to obvious
who are they to know?
this desperation
thats eating up my soul