Verse 1
I learned to lock the door
before you step inside,
every time you get close
my instinct is to hide.
I carry old mistakes
that won’t let me sleep,
I swear I’ll change tomorrow
then I lie to me.
Pre-Chorus
I say I’m doing fine
when I’m empty inside,
I smile through the damage
while I slowly decline.
Chorus
Don’t watch me get better,
watch me fall.
This isn’t strength,
I don’t know at all.
I break myself slowly
to keep control,
if I’m alone with the pain
at least I know the role.
Verse 2
I ruin what is good
before it leaves my hands,
I’d rather be the villain
than feel abandoned again.
I love with reservations,
one foot out the door,
when someone stays too long
I sabotage it more.
Pre-Chorus 2
I know I played my part,
it’s not just what they did,
sometimes I’m my worst enemy
and I can’t forgive.
Breakdown
DON’T SAVE ME
I DON’T DESERVE IT
I PUSH IT AWAY
THEN I CURSE IT
I BUILT THESE WALLS
WITH MY OWN HANDS
NOW I’M SCREAMING
IN THE RUINS I AM
Final Chorus
Don’t watch me get better,
watch me fall.
I’m tired of pretending
I’m standing tall.
I’m not asking for mercy,
I’m done with control,
if I’m breaking apart
let it be my call.
Outro
I won’t look away this time,
even if it hurts to see.
This is who I am right now…
and I’m learning to breathe.