Intro
She says she loves me—then sparks the fight,
Every time I try, I’m never right.
Verse 1
Grandma raised me when my mom couldn’t stay,
She’s jealous, drunk, pushing me away.
First time I fell down hard. She was right there too.
Grateful she watches my kids—but that ain’t the whole truth.
But a mother’s love shouldn’t feel so cold,
Bitter words, sharp as knives, wrapped in silent cold.
Pre-Chorus
Her way or the highway, that’s all I’ve known,
But two years ago, I claimed my own throne.
Chorus
Echoes in her shadow, I’m breaking free,
Fighting her battles, but finally me.
She wants control but I’m done with the game.
Love’s complicated, twisted and torn,
Survivor’s heart in a family worn.
Verse 2
She talks about me, but never to me,
Hypocrite’s game, setting me free.
Threats on the phone, controlling the fight,
But I’m done feeding her endless bite.
I’m not perfect, I’m far from tame,
But living her rules isn’t my game.
Pre-Chorus
Her way or the highway, that’s all I’ve known,
But two years ago, I claimed my own throne.
Chorus
Echoes in her shadow, I’m breaking free,
Fighting her battles, but finally me.
She wants control but I’m done with the game.
Love’s complicated, twisted and torn,
Survivor’s heart in a family worn.
Bridge
Maybe we’re too broken to ever mend,
But I’m done pretending this pain will end.
Her love’s a storm, wild and cruel,
But I’m no longer her mother’s fool.
Outro
Her way or the highway, I’m choosing mine,
Breaking free, leaving her behind.
