[Verse 1 - Rap]
Born believing I was built to carry broken souls,
Picking up the pieces while they chased impossible goals.
I was every shoulder, every late-night phone call,
Holding up the ceiling while I watched my own walls fall.
They called me a savior, I answered every cry,
Smiled through the pain while another piece of me died.
Lighting up their darkness, burning down my own flame,
Till I couldn’t recognize the man behind the name.
Everybody took a little more than they gave,
Another shovel full, another trip to the grave.
I wore compassion like a chain around my neck,
Now I’m staring at the mirror asking, “What the hell is left?”
[Pre-Chorus]
Maybe that was never who I had to be.
Maybe I confused their survival with my destiny.
[Chorus - Rock]
I’m done breaking my back for people who’d watch me fall!
You took my light, now there’s nothing left at all!
Scream my name when the walls come crashing down,
But I won’t be there this time around!
If you dug that hole,
Start climbing on your own!
I’m cutting every chain,
I’m taking back my soul!
[Verse 2 - Rap]
I’m sick of drowning underneath another liar’s weight,
Every narcissistic promise dressed up as fate.
You fed on my patience, my heart, my peace,
Now you’re shocked that all your free rides ceased.
I don’t owe redemption.
I don’t owe a hand.
I don’t owe forever
Just because I can.
Spent years believing love was measured by my scars,
Giving every piece away until I fell apart.
Now the guilt keeps knocking, but I won’t answer back,
‘Cause self-respect is something that I finally won’t lack.
You made your choices.
You drew your line.
I’m done confusing your emergency with mine.
[Bridge]
No more martyr.
No more saint.
No more bleeding just to numb somebody else’s pain.
Where were your hands
When I couldn’t stand?
Where was your light
When I was swallowed by the night?
Silence…
That’s all I ever found.
[Final Chorus - Rock]
So fuck your excuses!
Fuck your empty prayers!
I carried your burden while you never even cared!
If you’re lost in the dark,
Don’t come looking for me.
I’ve spent too many years
Being what you needed me to be.
You dug your own grave.
Now climb your own way out.
I’m done living my life
Choking on your doubt.
This isn’t revenge.
This is finally breathing.
The fire you borrowed…
Is the fire I’m keeping.
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