(Verse 1)
The world was a stage, and you were the star,
I was just a prop, no matter how far
I stretched myself thin, trying to please,
Lost in your shadow, brought to my knees.
Your words were like poison, dripping so sweet,
Building me up, then knocking my feet
Right out from under, a cruel, twisted game,
Whispering "I love you," while stoking the flame
Of self-doubt and fear, a constant control,
You hollowed me out, body and soul.
(Chorus)
But the curtain has fallen, the show's at an end,
No more encores for you, my fair-weather friend.
The chains you put on me, I'm breaking them free,
Reclaiming my voice, rediscovering me.
It's a long road to healing, the scars may remain,
But I'm stepping into the sun, washing away the rain.
(Verse 2)
I walked on eggshells, afraid to ignite
Your volatile temper, day and through night.
My feelings were trivial, my needs cast aside,
Lost in the echo of your towering pride.
You mirrored my dreams, then twisted them sore,
Left me believing I needed you more
Than air in my lungs, than light in the day,
But a small voice inside whispered, "Find your own way."
(Chorus)
But the curtain has fallen, the show's at an end,
No more encores for you, my fair-weather friend.
The chains you put on me, I'm breaking them free,
Reclaiming my voice, rediscovering me.
It's a long road to healing, the scars may remain,
But I'm stepping into the sun, washing away the rain.
(Bridge)
The anger, the sorrow, they rise and they fall,
As I pick up the pieces and answer the call
Of my own true north, a compass within,
Guiding me onward, where new life can begin.
No longer a victim, but a warrior strong,
Righting the wrongs that have lingered too long.
(Chorus)
And the curtain has fallen, the show's at an end,
No more encores for you, my fair-weather friend.
The chains you put on me, I'm breaking them free,
Reclaiming my voice, rediscovering me.
It's a long road to healing, the scars may remain,
But I'm stepping into the sun, washing away the rain.
(Outro)
I'm finding my laughter, I'm learning to trust,
Turning the ashes of pain into dust.
The story's not over, it's just a new start,
With a whole, healed, and hopeful heart.
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