Shadows of You

Fading memories, shadows of what we used to be

Lost in the echo, of a love that wasn't set free

Coming home, heavy steps on the floor

Expectations broken, knock me down even more

Every word you spat, like a dagger in my soul

Thought I was the one, but I was just a goal

You made me feel small, worthless inside

Drowning in your words, nowhere to hide

Now I see the truth, the pain you hide

I was just a phase, a fleeting ride

I don't regret the love I gave away

I regret not walking when I had the chance to stray

You showed me who you really are, I see it now

Was never about me, it was you who broke me down

Every day a battle, fighting to stay strong

But your words kept pulling me along

You never cared, just used me for your stage

Now I turn the last page, escaping this cage

You made me feel small, worthless inside

Drowning in your words, nowhere to hide

Now I see the truth, the pain you hide

I was just a phase, a fleeting ride

I don't regret the love I gave away

I regret not walking when I had the chance to stray

You showed me who you really are, I see it now

Was never about me, it was you who broke me down

Looking in the mirror, finally clear

The pain, the tears, but also the fear

That I will find strength, break these chains

Rise above the hurt, erase the stains

So here I stand, finally free

From your shadow, I can now see

It was never love, just pain and lies

Now I'm reborn, ready to rise