Fish in a Tank

Now what have I done?
She convinced me I was wrong
I had set you free
Free as a fish in a tank
So I pushed you out
Forcing you into the air
Now you struggle
Just trying to stay alive

You think she forced my hand
So you glare at her
As you gasp on land
So I snap at you
Because she did nothing
But give you a hand

Now free from my tank
You seem to be dying
Have I killed you here?
I just wanted to do right
You can learn the air
You can survive the night
Don’t struggle, you’re fine
Free and no longer mine

You think she put the net
In my hand for you
So I could throw you down
Gasping on the land
We just want you to be
Want you to be free

Now what have I done?
She convinced me I was wrong
I had to set you free
You swear you could see a leash
‘Round my neck as I threw
You out into the air
But I tell you
She did not force me a hair

Still you think she forced me
So you glare at her
As you gasp at being free
I threaten to step
On you there on the ground
If your glare doesn’t stop

It is not her fault
Anymore than mine

And you will learn to breathe
You will like to be free

It is not her fault
I threw you out

Live.
Live free.
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