You came home late, said it was just a friend
But I smelled her perfume, don’t play pretend
I ain’t blind, I ain’t dumb
I see the truth in what you’ve become
Gave you my name, gave you my trust
Built this love on more than just lust
But now you out there finding “you”
While I sit here wonderin’ if we’re through
You say you’re lost, that it ain’t that deep
But you don’t cry like that in your sleep
You hold her close, but call me “home”
Tell me, baby, which love gets the throne?
Couldn’t be me
Lyin’ next to someone who don’t just want me
Couldn’t be me
Watchin’ you fall while you fake honesty
You broke our vows for some thrill you chased
Now I see it all written on your face
You think I’ll stay outta loyalty…
But that couldn’t be me
I found an old note you wrote last spring
Said I was your world, your everything
Now I’m your habit, your safety net
While you play with fire and just forget
Do you tell her the things you used to tell me?
Does she know you’re still wearin’ my ring?
You say it’s “just a phase,” nothin’ more
But love don’t knock if it ain’t sure
You needed safe, I gave you peace
While you were busy slippin’ off the leash
If she’s the truth, then take that leap
But don’t expect me to lose sleep
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Couldn’t be me
Lettin’ you love her while you come home to me
Couldn’t be me
Holdin’ your hand through your fantasy
I gave you my all, you gave me half
Now I’m the fool who’s doin’ the math
You wanted freedom — now go be free…
‘Cause it couldn’t be me
Couldn’t be me…
Still standin’ here while you keep lyin’ to me
Couldn’t be me…
Waitin’ for change in a dead heartbeat
I gave you my heart, you gave me doubt
Now I know what I’m livin’ without
You wanted love, but not faithfully…
And that couldn’t be me
Maybe one day you’ll wish I stayed
But by then, girl… I’ll be far away
V3rz