you don't have to be a turtle (rewrite)

why do you need to apologize
over and over
like a broken record
look in the mirror into your own eyes
surprise
you're no Hannibal Lecter
this loser shit is getting old
you can put it on the shelf now
all those lies that you've been told
don't tell them to yourself now
I'll tell you how

          you don't have to be a turtle
          but you need a shell
          to protect you from
          rejection
          you know, love's the highest hurdle
          so respect yourself
          take care of your heart