Back Off (I don’t need you)

You smile in my face, call me your friend

But when the wind shifts, you’re gone with the bend

Whispers in shadows, daggers in hand

You only love me when there’s something to demand

Talking that talk, twisting my words

Feeding your envy, hoping I’m hurt

Judging my steps like you walk on gold

But your mask is slipping, and your heart’s gone cold

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So back off—don’t need your fake love

Don’t need your drama, I’ve had enough

Go play your games with somebody else

I’m doing me, I don’t need your help

You can hate, you can lie, you can think what you please

But you don’t get to drain what’s left of my peace

I ain’t mad, I don’t care, just stay in your lane

Back off—go do you, I’ll do the same

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Jealous of the way I shine on my own

You throw your stones from your glass home

Thought I couldn’t see through the sweet disguise

But your truth shows up in your eyes

Borrow my strength, then call me weak

Use my kindness like I’m too meek

But I’m done playing nice for people like you

I don’t want revenge—I just want the truth

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So back off—don’t need your fake love

Don’t need your drama, I’ve had enough

Go play your games with somebody else

I’m doing me, I don’t need your help

You can hate, you can lie, you can think what you please

But you don’t get to drain what’s left of my peace

I ain’t mad, I don’t care, just stay in your lane

Back off—go do you, I’ll do the same

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I’m not bitter, just better

And you’re not clever, just petty

I gave you grace, you gave me shade

Now I’m walking off, unafraid

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Back off—don’t need your fake love

Don’t need your drama, I’ve had enough

Go play your games with somebody else

I’m doing me, I don’t need your help

You can hate, you can lie, you can think what you please

But you don’t get to mess with my energy

I ain’t mad, I don’t care, just stay in your lane

Back off—go do you, I’ll do the same