[Intro]
You make me shine
Look at me, Lord
Making you proud
Or so you thought
[Verse 1]
Golden child in your Sunday suit
Polished shoes, but I scuffed my truth
You said "rise up" while you held me down
Halo crooked like a rusted crown
I was praying just to feel your gaze
Broke my back trying to earn that praise
Every blessing like a loaded dare
"If you fall, that’s on you" hanging in the air
[Pre-Chorus]
You drew the line, I crossed it twice
You lit the match, I paid the price
You wrote the rules, then changed the page
Now I’m tearing out the cage
[Chorus]
I’m the villain of your story
Paint me black in all your glory
You make me shine, now watch me burn
Is it my sin, or your concern?
Don’t let me go, hold on tight
You built this beast you hide at night
I’m the villain of your story
But I’m still yours, I’m still yours
[Verse 2]
Every scar got your signature
Every doubt got a scripture
You said "love" but you meant "control"
Tried to bury what you couldn’t hold
Now my pulse hits like a war drum, loud
Spit my truth, won’t you look at me now
From the pews to the pit, same scream
Your "fallen angel" living out your dream
[Pre-Chorus]
You drew the line, I crossed it twice
You lit the match, I paid the price
You raised your hands like you were clean
But you made this monster out of me
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[low vocal register]
You said "don’t you dare turn cold"
Now my heart’s chrome, heavy to hold
You want the light, but not the fight
Well I’m both, I’m both tonight
[growled backing vocals]
You make me shine (then call it sin)
Look at me now (the shape I’m in)
Don’t let me go (you made this side)
Hold on tight (enjoy the ride)
[crescendo]
[Chorus]