I'm Not the One You Want
I want you to be happy
I can never be
I consume your suffering
and defecate prosperity
My lack of skill
is the source of your ability
My vein-spigots fill
your chalice with virility
My mouth is but a black hole
and my mind is on remote control
(So to Speak)
Well, I want you all to be happy
Don't let me hold you back
But when logic, justice and equality fail
Don't act like I didn't warn you of that
I'm not the one you want
and I'll never be
I'm not the one you want
I'm the one you didn't want to see
I'm not the one you want
and I'll never be
I'm not the one you want
You just claim it's me
You settled too soon
You could have held out for your fantasy
I'm not the one you want
and I'll never be
I'm not the one you want
You're just pretending
I'm not the one, you want to leave
I'm not the one, you want me to leave
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Submitted on August 28, 2017
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
| Scheme | aabacacaddxaxxx EAEaEAEaxaEAEbff |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
| Characters | 790 |
| Words | 174 |
| Stanzas | 2 |
| Stanza Lengths | 15, 16 |
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