Contempt

​(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.