Beneath a Bitter Truth

[Intro]  
In the shadows of our home,  
A truth buried in the stone.  
Pieces of a shattered trust,  
Love turned cold, dissolved to dust.  
[Verse 1]  
Came running through the door,  
Heart racing, feet on the floor.  
Thought I’d find you waiting here,  
But the laughter’s what I hear.  
[Pre-Chorus]  
A letter written in deceit,  
The cruelest trick can’t be beat.  
You took my blood and left me bare,  
Now all I have is this despair.  
[Chorus]  
How can I trust the love we built?  
When it’s stained with the blood you spilt.  
Your greed has carved a deadly line,  
A mother lost, and I’m left behind.  
You played your hand behind the scenes,  
Now shattered are my hopes and dreams.  
[Bridge]  
(Spoken) “You thought I'd let it slide?  
You’d laugh and run, I’d just abide.”  
But I’m rising hard, calling your bluff,  
Your icy heart is not enough.  
[Verse 2]  
You wore a mask, a charming smile,  
Built your throne on lies all the while.  
With her name written in your game,  
Now it’s me you’ve thrown the blame.  
[Pre-Chorus]  
Once, I believed in our fairytale,  
But the truth cuts deeper than the betrayal.  
Thought this love was honest and bold,  
Turns out it was nothing but cold.  
[Chorus]  
How can I trust the love we built?  
When it’s stained with the blood you spilt.  
You played to win, thought I’d never see,  
The monster underneath, you hid in me.  
[Outro]  
So here’s your victory, you shout and grin,  
But know this my love, it’s the end you’ll win.  
I’ll rise from the ashes, reclaim my name,  
While you chase shadows, I’ll ignite the flame.

Dark country, Brooding vocals, piano and strings