[Intro]
Whispers in the dark, echoes of a broken man
Silent battles fought within, no one understands
[Verse 1]
He called himself the man of the house, but he was never really there
Lost in shadows, chained by fears, burdened by despair
Quit every effort, failed every vow, dreams crushed beneath the weight
Words like daggers, cutting deep, took away all my dreams
[Pre-Chorus]
I saw through the cracks, the anger pretending to love
A weapon disguised as weakness, a silent cry
He loved us in his way, though it was hard to see
A hurt so deep, it defined his misery at least that’s what she told me
[Chorus]
But I won't carry your darkness, I’ll find my own light
Won't let your shadows define my fight
Your pain was a weapon, but I’ll break the chain
Rising from the ashes, healing all the pain
[Verse 2]
In middle school, he'd invade my space, scream and spit that I was worth nothing
A mirror of his failures, a reflection of his suffering
He hated my strength, my stubborn pride
But I held onto hope, refused to hide
[Pre-Chorus]
Now we no longer speak, silent prayers unwind
His battles haunt his mind, in a lonely bind
But I’ve learned to stand tall, to find my own way
The scars he left remind me to never stray
[Chorus]
But I won't carry your darkness, I’ll find my own light
Won't let your shadows define my fight
Your pain was a weapon, but I’ll break the chain
Rising from the ashes, healing all the pain
[Bridge]
From broken roots, a flower grows
In the silence, my strength shows
Your pain is yours, not mine to bear
I’m forging new dreams, climbing from despair
[Outro]
The man of the house was never truly there
But I am reclaiming love, free from terror and fear
Your pain was a weapon, but I’ve learned to heal
This is my story I won’t be the same anger doesn’t define me.
Belleeckenrod
