Lyrics:

Originally from Menomena’s EP “Wet and Rusting” but also appearing on their 3rd studio album “Friend and Foe”
The song was also sampled by artist SchoolboyQ in the song “There He Go”I made you a present, you'll never expect it
And when you unravel, the secret will travel
It's hard to take risks with a pessimist
I hope that this shaking will help us awaken
Separated by skin 'til we let ourselves in
It's hard to take risks, with a pessimist
It's hard to take risks
I hope one will burn me, I know you'll desert me
(This is the closest I'll come to touching you the way I want)
The hope can be painful, I'll try to be faithful
(It's hard to take risks, with a pessimist)
The hope can be painful, I'll try to be faithful
(It's hard to take risks, with a pessimist)
The hope can be painful, I'll try to be faithful
(It's hard to take risks, you're a pessimist)
(This is the closest I'll come to touching you)