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.

Rock