Wrapped up in cynicism
My defense of all things
To protect me from falling
Lest I have wings

Wrapped up in cynicism
A cloak for my heart
Readily convenient
When things fall apart

Wrapped up in cynicism
An excuse at the most
To lift up my ego
While berating a ghost

Wrapped up in cynicism
Mind over matter
Results in the bleakness
Of indifferent chatter

Wrapped up in cynicism
A joke to their ear
But sadly my soul
Only sees fear