Take me quick

Here comes fear
Another lesson you say
I'm trying to look at it that way

Find me here
I'm the one in the smoky flannel shirt
Sitting in the dirt next to the creek

If you have to teach me, teach me now
If you have to take me, take me quickly
Take me quick

I've heard tell
It's the same slope we have to climb
Further up each time

But I'm a child
Holding up my arms
Carry me, carry me

Can I make the break right now
Can you switch me on like a light
I'm sick of all this gradual illumination
I don't know if I can handle another sleepless night