

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] You said you wanted Someone who didn’t need saving So I learned to be distant Called it “strong ” called it “amazing” Now I’m staring at the ceiling Phone face-down on the pillow You’re a storm I keep replaying In a house built on “almost” [Pre-Chorus] You stitched me up then tore the seams (yeah) Left perfume in my hoodie sleeves You said “This is for the best” Why’s my best so hard to breathe? [Chorus] These scar tissue kisses still burn on my mouth Every “I got this” just lets you down I was so proud So cold So guarded You walked in soft I walked out heartless Now I’m sick of pretending I’m fine on my own Every road I take just leads me home To scar tissue kisses and what we started I had you in my hands Then I broke what I wanted [Verse 2] Your friends see me in the hallway Say you’re good Say you’re glowing I just nod like it’s nothing Hide the part that’s still hoping All our Polaroids are fading In a box in my closet I keep saying I’ll toss them But my hands always drop it [Pre-Chorus] You patched my cracks with clumsy care Then I panicked Said it’s “too much” there You said “One day you’ll understand” Guess that day is everywhere [Chorus] These scar tissue kisses still burn on my mouth Every “I got this” just lets you down I was so proud So cold So guarded You walked in soft I walked out heartless Now I’m sick of pretending I’m fine on my own Every road I take just leads me home To scar tissue kisses and what we started I had you in my hands Then I broke what I wanted [Bridge] If I said I’m done with running (oh) Would you even hear me now? If I showed up in the pouring rain Would you just turn around? I’m tracing all the endings Back to where we first began Turns out “independent” Just meant scared to hold your hand [Chorus] These scar tissue kisses still burn on my mouth Every “I got this” just lets you down I was so proud So cold So guarded You walked in soft I walked out heartless Now I’m tired of pretending I’m fine on my own Every road I take still leads me home To scar tissue kisses and what we started I had you in my hands Yeah I had you in my hands Then I broke what I wanted
Tags
folk, Moody midtempo pop-R&B ballad, male vocals; muted electric piano and warm pad bed, tight programmed drums with deep but soft kick, clean guitar arpeggios answering vocal phrases. Verses stay intimate and close-mic’d, pre-chorus adds airy vocal stacks; chorus blooms with wider stereo guitars, subtle sub-bass, and a simple, sing-along topline. Final chorus lifts with extra harmonies and a half-time feel on the drums for emotional impact.
3:32
No
2/4/2026