WHAT IT HAS TO BE

Cracked picture frame, a faded lie

Of a happy home beneath a judging sky

Your heavy words, a constant sting

Another broken promise, another silent spring

You built these walls, brick by brick

Now I'm breaking free, you make me sick

This ain't a plea, it's a battle cry

I'm done with you, goodbye, goodbye

Your expectations, a crushing weight

I'm carving my own path, sealing your fate

The shadow you cast won't haunt me no more

I'm slamming the door, settling the score

You built these walls, brick by brick

Now I'm breaking free, you make me sick

This ain't a plea, it's a battle cry

I'm done with you, goodbye, goodbye

I used to crave your approval, your touch

Now I see you're nothing, not even that much

I'm rising above, stronger each day

Leaving your toxic world to decay

You built these walls, brick by brick

Now I'm breaking free, you make me sick

This ain't a plea, it's a battle cry

I'm done with you, goodbye, goodbye

No more chains, no more pain

I'm washing you out in the pouring rain

This is my life, my own domain

You're just a memory, a fading stain.