Poor Leander from Ghost Stories by Hannah vs. The Many

And is she everything you thought she'd be, your tower jumper?
When you caught her did she thank you, or did she laugh?
Did you find her by the road side with her wrists tied
Saying "maybe" saying "please"?
Did you tell her you would keep away the devil?
Did she beg you not to leave?
Was she good to you?
Was she telling you she loved you, keeping one hand out of sight?
Bedsheet around your shoulders, scrapes on both your knees
Were you running off the roof again my broken friend?
Yeah you're flying now to save her
From the latest ivory castle that you've found.
But the second that she lets you in her window
It'll all come crashing down
Is it worth it then?
All the wishing when you're only gonna throw away your prize?
See all the pretty phantoms standing in a row
Slowly fading and shaking their sweet heads no
Yeah you're haunted as you're watching each one go
Hey dreamer, I hope you realize -
Ghost stories don't need heroes
And did you ask me to your campfire with good intentions
Cause you knew that I would never need a rescuer?
You've been using me as your diary
Writing all your prayers and secrets up and down my arms
Soon there won't be any room for mine
Are you looking for the shore now my poor Leander?
Did she kill the lights when you were only halfway there?

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