Was she ever seeking consolation Was she ever prey to the tears Isn't she reeking of masturbation Like the rest of us She learned to dance by herself Finding peace on intolerance And the current roaring his name She learned to free herself She learned to walk without fear And with that slightly bowed grace of her Tightrope walker Tightrope walker Tightrope walker Tightrope walker She read the books of twilight But there's no guardian of hers but him For whom she'd weep and die the death that doesn't die Oh, she's no friend of mine I would've been back on my knees in no time I do not flow in her river Quick or slow She's a Tightrope walker Tightrope walker Tightrope walker Tightrope walker Tightrope walker (Her thoughts so cruel and radiant) Tightrope walker (You would sleep inside her fragrance) Tightrope walker (You'd get lost in her dance) Tightrope walker (She's a port reached by chance) Tightrope walker (She doesn't live on fury and sound) Tightrope walker (But she carries honey and silk) Tightrope walker (She will go for your tongue) Tightrope walker (She's like wild milk) Tightrope walker Tightrope walker