(Verse 1)
The silence is loud, a symphony of doubt
My mind's a dark room, trying to figure you out
Every word you say, a tangled-up thread
Telling myself, "It's all in my head"
But the feeling won't leave, a cold, heavy ache
This game that we're playing is more than I can take
(Chorus)
So I surrender, I'm laying it down
This make-believe world where I wear a crown
Of a queen who's adored, of a love that is real
I'm so tired of pretending, of how you make me feel
Just tell me the truth, let the chips fall to the ground
Tell me why you like to lie, with no one else around
(Verse 2)
You hold me so close, then push me away
A beautiful storm that ruins my day
Why do people do this, with a heart in their hand?
Keep someone just dangling, in a no-man's land
Is it power you need, is it a thrill that you chase?
To see the hope in my eyes, and wipe it from my face
(Chorus)
So I surrender, I'm laying it down
This make-believe world where I wear a crown
Of a queen who's adored, of a love that is real
I'm so tired of pretending, of how you make me feel
Just tell me the truth, let the chips fall to the ground
Tell me why you like to lie, with no one else around
(Bridge)
'Cause I'm standing here now, with nowhere to run
The battle is over, and the game is won
By the ghost in my head, the lies in my heart
But I'd rather have nothing, than fall apart
(Outro)
So tell me the truth, and set me free
'Cause I can't keep pretending, that this is love for me.