Smoke and mirrors

I used to trust the way you smiled,

Thought you were down to ride a while.

Shared my secrets, shared my truth,

Didn't know I was the fool.

You said forever, but meant "for now",

Stabbed my back while I held you down.

Now I see through your disguise,

A friend in name, but full of lies.

You only come around when the sun shines bright,

But disappear when I'm losing light.

Fake love dressed up real nice-

I finally see the price.

You're just Smoke and mirrors,

Nothing ever clearer.

Played your part, wore your mask,

But your loyalty don't last.

Now I'm done pretending,

Your show's got a bitter ending.

No more time to spend -

You were never my friend.

Used to lift you when you'd fall,

Guess I was just a stepping wall.

Now I rise, while you decay,

Karma's got a funny way.

Your silence loud when I was down,

But now you see me,wanna come 'round.

Too late - I've closed that door,

You only clap when the crowd does too,

But I don't need fake love from you.

Truth hit like a flashing light-

Should've left you that first night.

You're just Smoke and mirrors,

Nothing ever clearer.

Played your part, wore your mask,

But your loyalty done pretending,

Your show's got a bitter ending.

No more time to spend-

You were never my friend.

Thanks for the lesson, I learned it well,

Some angels fall straight outta hell.

Your chapter's done, no replays,

I will walk into better days.

You're just Smoke and mirrors,

Now I see it clearer.

No more lies, no more games,

I'm done with all the shame.

Now I shine without your shade,

You can keep the mess you made.

This is where it ends -

You were never my friend