[Verse 1]
I gave up my name for you
Closed my mouth, played “fine” for you
Kept your shadows off my face
Held your secrets in my place
You said, “stay small, stay safe”
So I dimmed my flame and obeyed
I wore your silence like lace
While my own dreams lost their place
[Pre-Chorus]
Now I see it clear
You loved the version you could steer
Left me here to mend
With the pieces you called “friends”
[Chorus]
You left me in the dark
You left me in the dark
I kept your heart alive
Now watch me learn to spark
You left me in the dark
You left me in the dark
I was your hidden shine
Now I’m my own remark
[Verse 2]
I was the hand on your back
While you took and never gave back
I was the room you could use
Then a door with no excuse
And when the rumors came fast
You let them chew through my past
I bled behind your clean name
You walked away from my shame
[Pre-Chorus]
Now I see it clear
You loved the version you could steer
Left me here to mend
With the pieces you called “friends”
[Chorus]
You left me in the dark
You left me in the dark
I kept your heart alive
Now watch me learn to spark
You left me in the dark
You left me in the dark
I was your hidden shine
Now I’m my own remark
[Bridge]
I don’t beg no more
I don’t break for your war
All that pain made gold
From the lies you sold
I took back my voice
Made a different choice
If you want me now
Kneel to the woman I found
[Final Chorus]
You left me in the dark
You left me in the dark
I kept your heart alive
Now watch me learn to spark
You left me in the dark
You left me in the dark
I was your hidden shine
Now I’m my own remark