Down way to go

We built our dreams in the back of the night,

Laughin’ loud, thinkin’ we were right.

But you were countin’ debts while I was countin’ stars,

Didn’t see the knife until it cut too far.

You said “brother,” like it meant forever,

But forever fades under pressure.

Now you’re just a ghost in the smoke,

A shadow of the words you spoke.

I burned my hands tryin’ to hold that flame,

But some fires don’t deserve a name.

You were loud when I was quiet,

You fed on pride, I stayed in silence.

Thought we’d ride through hell and back,

But you sold your soul for the easy track.

You said “brother,” but you meant “use me,”

Now I see the truth too clearly.

Now you’re just a ghost in the smoke,

A shadow of the words you spoke.

I burned my hands tryin’ to hold that flame,

But some fires don’t deserve a name.

I ain’t angry now, just done.

You took the light and left me none.

But I walk alone, it’s fine this way —

Your voice still echoes, but it fades away.

Now you’re just a ghost in the smoke,

And I’m done breathin’ what you broke.

I found my peace in the afterglow,

Brother in the smoke…

I let you go.