Thick Skin

[Intro]
Silent shadows, ghost in my mind
Resilience forged, leaving pain behind

[Verse 1]
You walked away, like it was just a game
Left me like an old toy, feeling the shame
Snapshots of a perfect life, smile so bright
While I was hidden in the dark, out of sight

[Pre-Chorus]
But I grew strong beneath the surface
Built my walls, learned to be fearless
No more tears, no more crying
Thickened skin, I keep on trying

[Chorus]
I don’t need the past to define me
Your absence, now just a memory
I’ve become my own salvation
A stronger soul, no more devastation

[Bridge]
Their images in news and photos
I see the life I’ll never know
But I rise above the ache inside
Find my peace, let hope abide

[Outro]
No more shadows, I’ve found my way
A brighter dawn, a new day
Strong and free, I finally see
I’m better off without thee

Emotional dark pop ballad, acoustic guitar, heartfelt vocals, female