(Verse 1)
Empty, superficial, selfish
Is the ball and chain you drag behind
Your beauty used to shine like morning
But even sunlight learns to die
The years get shorter, patience thinner
And every mirror tells the truth
The weight you carry never fades
Unless your spirit starts to move
(Pre-Chorus)
You polish up the chains
Pretend they’re something new
But all that faded beauty
Can’t hide what’s breaking you
(Chorus)
So enjoy your faded beauty
Reflected in those pristine chains
Sitting still with shallow dreams
Lost inside your own domain
I’m not angry at the bullshit
Just sad for what you’ve become
I pray you find the strength inside
To heal and overcome
(Verse 2)
Every step you take is sinking
In the shadow of what’s left
Chasing ghosts of past attention
Trying hard to catch your breath
You hold tight to empty praises
But they echo like a lie
The truth is in the stillness
Where you’re terrified to try
(Pre-Chorus)
You polish up the chains
Pretend they’re something new
But all that faded beauty
Can’t hide what’s breaking you
(Chorus)
So enjoy your faded beauty
Reflected in those pristine chains
Sitting still with shallow dreams
Lost inside your own domain
I’m not angry at the bullshit
Just sad for what you’ve become
I pray you find the strength inside
To heal and overcome
(Bridge)
I’m saddened, not resentful
I’m hoping you’ll return
There’s something in your heart
Still waiting to be learned
(Outro Chorus)
Enjoy your faded beauty
But know it doesn’t have to stay
The weight you carry loosens
When your spirit leads the way
I’m not angry at the bullshit
Just aching for your soul
I pray you find redemption
And fight to make it whole
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