Take It Back - Bug Hunter

I sent my résumé to God

In MLA and 12 point font

My awards are all in order and my references are pretty strong

My bullet points concise and now my grammar’s fixed and typos found

I’m hopin' if she sees it I have made my English teacher proud

And I’ve done my share of charity

But left out the profanities

I know he’s a busy guy and probably won’t remember these

The omnipotent editor knows all the tricks by now I’m sure

But first impressions stick, so I am leading with my best foot first

So now I wait for the response

A call from my potential boss

Did I apply 'cause I am lost?

Is it too late to call it off?

I didn’t know I had an answer for this question 'till I asked

But now that I am set in motion all I want’s a second chance

Take it back

I’m flinching as I check the mail

And flip through bills and grocery sales

I throw out all the clutter, understand that it can’t help me now

But there it is, I’ve finally heard

‘Cause in my hands: the holy word

The envelope is gold and it’s addressed to: «whom it may concern»

And I’m too scared

To look inside

With shaking hands

And fading eyes

But nothing now can change at all the contents of this envelope

It’s best I get this over with, 'cause ignorance won’t save my soul

And I read the words one at a time

But can’t get past the leading line

My eyes refocus, open wide…

«Your application’s been denied»

Didn’t know I had an answer for this question 'till I asked

But now that I may never have it, all I want’s a second chance

Take it back

«Your application’s been denied

We can’t accept you at this time

We’ll keep your paperwork on file

We’ll reach back out when it’s your time»

«We know that life can seem so cruel

That’s why today is just too soon

You still have so much left to do

The world’s not ready to lose you»

«So many lives to still impact

Some still have yet to cross your path

We know that it’s a lot to ask

Please learn your worth, and take it back

Take it back»

I take it back…