Steam on the Glass

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Prompt / Lyrics
[Intro]
[(Ambient steam sounds, low cello)]
"You don't kiss me... no..."
"You don't even know."
[Verse 1]
You talk a good game with your faith and your prayers
But when the clothes drop, it’s like nobody’s there
A rush to the finish, a selfish routine
(You don't kiss me... never have... you don't know)
Then you’re washing your hands, trying to walk away clean
I offered my time, tried to step in the steam
But you shut the glass door on the whole damn dream
(Shut it down) (Left me cold)
[Chorus]
[(Drums kick in—heavy, slow, and cinematic)]
There’s no physical connection, just a physical taking
Leaving my heart and my body here aching
You got what you wanted, then you needed your space
Leaving me zipping my dress in this place
All of that talk, but you just couldn't last
Now you’re a ghost in the shower, erasing the past
(Yeah...)
(Steam on the glass..... erasing me)
[Verse 2]
I stood in the silence, debating my move
Reach for a toy just to get in the groove?
Or play the "cool girl," pack up my pride
And swallow the feelings I’m trying to hide
You walk me to my car, act like we're good
But we both know you didn't do what you should
Used a family excuse just to push me away
But I’m reading the actions you don't even say
(I see the truth) (Loud and clear)
[Transition Drop]
[(Music thins out—just a pulse)]
I pour out my soul into everything I do
I don’t have the time to be half-loved by you...
[Verse 3: The Spice]
[(Music drops to a pulsing heartbeat bass)]
Now you’re texting a prayer like it covers the cold
A scripted apology that’s getting real old
You call me a "Daughter" while acting like this?
There’s more to the spirit than a shallow-water kiss
I’m done being an option, a space on your shelf
Go find your "revival" by your own damn self
(Not today) (Check the vibe)
[Bridge]
[(Full orchestral swell—dramatic)]
I pour out my soul into everything I do
I don’t have the time to be half-loved by you
Eyepiercinglove isn't blind anymore
(You can't be missing what you've never known)
I’m taking my power right out of your door
No more fake promises, no more "next time"
This one-sided rhythm has lost all its rhyme
(Taking it back) (I'm gone)
[Chorus]
There’s no physical connection, just a physical taking
Leaving my heart and my body here aching
You got what you wanted, then you needed your space
Leaving me zipping my dress in this place
All of that talk, but you just couldn't last
Now you’re a ghost in the shower, erasing the past
(A ghost in the steam) (Yeah)
[Outro]
[(Strings fade to a lonely, echoing piano)]
I’m keeping my peace.
Yeah, I’m keeping my peace.
You can stay in the cold water...
I’m finding my heat.
"You don't kiss me. You don't know."
"You can't be missing what you've never known."
No physical... just empty.
[(Sound of a heavy door locking)]
I'm walking away.