Cradled in the claw, felt safe But the grasp turned into a squeeze slowly And now the nails pressed on my throat Slipped to getaway left a scar in the worst place And you’d say: This is chill, but it's temporary Like a childhood or nice scenery But with seasons, the scenery changes It’s okay. Don’t explain it, Mariah And you’d say: Don't it sting in the most subtle way? Like a scraped knee? Or love you can't save Give it time and just watch it all fade Just please don't explain it, Mariah