The Villian in YOUR Story

(Verse 1)

Stolen kisses in closets, quick glances in the car

You wanted all my loyalty, gave me nothing at all

You say I wasn’t there for you, tell me how could I be?

I was never just a side piece, I wanted something real from you

You loved me in the quiet, feared me in the light

Held my hand in the darkness, let go when it was bright

(Pre-Chorus)

So go on, paint me reckless

Say I lost my mind

Say whatever helps you sleep

Just don’t leave out my name

Shane!

(Chorus)

I’m the villain in your story

The vindictive narcissist

You wanted all the glory

But never fought for this

How is it my fault?

You threw me away

Like I never mattered

“Goodbye” was all I could say

(Verse 2)

You wanted me to change, wanted me to hide

Called it “just a phase” when I showed my pride

A queer boy who knew

He was born to shine

In a dress and high heels

I finally felt alive

A grandfather’s words still ringing in my head

“You’re sick,” you wrote to me

So hear what I say instead

(Pre-Chorus 2)

If being myself offends you

That’s not my shame

You can curse my reflection

But you’ll remember my name

DaisyAnn!

(Chorus)

I’m the villain in your story

The vindictive narcissist

You wanted all the glory

But never fought for this

How is it my fault?

You threw me away

Like I never mattered

“Goodbye” was all I could say

(Bridge)

I tried to ignore the fire inside

Locked every feeling down, God knows I tried

To be a good grandson, a good friend, a good son

But they only love the version I’ve outgrown

They swear they know me

Based on who I was before

But I don’t fit in their memory

And I won’t anymore

If I could be different, don’t you think I’d try?

If I wasn’t hidden, don’t you think I’d thrive?

(Break / Declaration)

I’m me.

(Final Chorus (Bigger / Defiant))

I’m the villain in your story

Call me twisted, call me wrong

You wanted all the glory

But I survived this song

How is it my fault

You threw me away?

I mattered then

And I matter today

(Outro)

So tell it how you want

Say I’m the reason you fell apart

The villain in your story

Is the hero of my heart