Broken record Repeated words for reassurance Like ghost mid haunting When the lights flicker And the darkness settles in again What words do you hear within? It's like crying in a crowded room But nobody ever acknowledges you Glossy eyes, they're filled with demand Time limit to fulfill it Barely getting a breath in How do you acknowledge ghost When you're the one left behind As people chase happy lies Wondering why you don't meet their eyes Broken record Yet nobody gets a word in We're all tired and breathless The light has flickered out What's haunting you?