Loving a Stranger

Shattered mirrors, shattered hope, reflections all distorted

Lost in the shadow of the one who’s never really reported

A mirror of a stranger, a ghost behind the veil

I loved a hollow echo, a myth I couldn’t unveil

You whispered truths that weren’t true, a mansion built on sand

Promised starry skies, but left me stranded in no man’s land

Secrets hidden in your eyes, a labyrinth of lies

Fell for the illusion that I’d see through your disguise

Breaking free from the chains, from the cold, calculated game

Finding strength within my scars, no more crying in the rain

Though I loved what I imagined, now I see the real face

Reclaiming all I lost, finding my rightful place

Never again will I love a stranger’s face

Ignite my soul, then tear it into space

Love myself enough to walk away

From the mirage that led me astray

Loving lies, I was blind, now I see the truth unwind

The stranger I adored was never mine to bind

Rising from the ashes, I’m healing from the ache

A brand new day, a new beginning I will make

I met you at my worst, and you took advantage

You made me believe that true love could exist

To only find out that I meant nothing

But I love myself enough to walk away

Back to myself, I’ve found my way

Trusting in love that’s real someday

No more shadows, no more guise

I will love with open eyes

You can’t break me, you won’t break me again