[Verse 1]
They wrote my name
In chalk on the pavement
Little crowns
On my schoolbag and hair
I held their hurt
Like a secret assignment
Brought them home
’til the house ran out of air
They lined up
For their blessings and answers
I stayed late
Til the sky went gray
Every thank you
Felt light as a feather
But the weight
Never flew away
[Pre-Chorus]
How many times can you save someone
Before you lose your own reflection?
Pulled every arrow
Out of their storms
’til I was bleeding under my uniform
[Chorus]
I was your hero
Gold in your eyes
But the shine cut deep
And it opened mine
You loved my halo
While it hid my scars
Now I’m trading your praise
For the dark in my heart
If I’m the villain
It’s ’cause I learned
Every halo
Still can burn
From halo to horns
Watch me turn
[Verse 2]
You call my phone
When the silence gets heavy
But you don’t
Learn my middle name
You post my smile
Like a borrowed confession
Tag me in
What you never change
I kept you warm
While my fingers were freezing
Held my breath
So you all could breathe
Now when you ask
Why I stopped believing
I just laugh
As I pack to leave (oh)
[Pre-Chorus]
How many times can you break someone
And still expect their devotion?
You drew your safety
On my skin
Then blamed me first when the cracks rushed in
[Chorus]
I was your hero
Gold in your eyes
But the shine cut deep
And it opened mine
You loved my halo
While it hid my scars
Now I’m trading your praise
For the dark in my heart
If I’m the villain
It’s ’cause I learned
Every halo
Still can burn
From halo to horns
Watch me turn
[Bridge]
Maybe I’m tired
Of being forgiven
For things
That were never my crime
Maybe I’m done
With playing the victim
In stories
You wrote in your minds
Call me selfish
Call me cruel
You made the mask
I’m breaking through
[Chorus]
I was your hero
Gold in your eyes
’til I cut that cord
With a quiet goodbye
You loved my halo
’cause it fixed your flaws
Now I’m ripping it down
Just to feel the applause
If I’m the villain
It’s ’cause I learned
Every halo
Still can burn
From halo to horns
Let it burn
From halo to horns
It’s my turn