[Verse 1]
I saw your name, I felt the burn
You smiled too wide, I watched it turn
Act like you won, act like you shine
I know that look, it used to be mine
You got that grin like you don't care
But I can taste the smoke in the air
Every good thing, you wear it fast
I keep a score you can't outlast
[Pre-Chorus]
Don't ask me why I stare
Don't ask me why I freeze
You stole the air in here
And you still act at ease
[Chorus]
I don’t wanna see you higher
I don’t wanna see you win
I’d rather bite my tongue
Than let you pull me in
I don’t wanna see you glowing
I don’t wanna see you shine
If you rise above my shadow
I might lose my mind
[Verse 2]
You took your shot, I took mine too
Funny how the whole room knew
Now every laugh you throw my way
Feels like you’re counting what I gave
I’m not your fan, I’m not your crowd
You love the roar, you love it loud
But every step you take from here
I’m still the one you’ll hear
[Pre-Chorus]
Don’t call it peace
Don’t call it cool
You keep that crown
I keep my rule
[Chorus]
I don’t wanna see you higher
I don’t wanna see you win
I’d rather bite my tongue
Than let you pull me in
I don’t wanna see you glowing
I don’t wanna see you shine
If you rise above my shadow
I might lose my mind
[Bridge]
Go ahead, keep your pose
Keep that perfect frame
I know what’s under gold
I know the shape of shame
I’m letting go of you
Not letting go of pain
I won’t be your afterthought
I won’t say your name
[Final Chorus]
I don’t wanna see you higher
I don’t wanna see you win
I’d rather bite my tongue
Than let you pull me in
I don’t wanna see you glowing
I don’t wanna see you shine
If you rise above my shadow
I might lose my mind