Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] I kept repainting these cracked walls Calling it progress Smoke in the curtains again You coughed Said "Is this worth it?" I stacked plans like paper Promises on the stove Every "trust me This time" Caught a spark Took hold [Chorus] I kept burning our house down Trying to turn our life around Calling it love while it all fell out Ash in your hair And I was proud I thought the flame meant something strong When all you needed was me to listen to what you say I finally put the matches down [Verse 2] You learned exits and excuses Better than lullabies Slept in shoes by the front door Always half-ready to fly You said "I don't need miracles Just somewhere clean to breathe" I heard it like background noise Not a warning meant for me [Chorus] [Bridge] Now the wallpaper's peeling honest Char marks on the frame We walk through rooms I ruined Call each black streak by its name [low vocal register] If I reach for that old rush Pull my hand back to your face [swelling harmonies] You don't need another phoenix You just need a safer place [Chorus]
Tags
Pop, with Americana/Folk leanings. Sparse, acoustic, piano-driven, with a simple, emotional melody. Remorse male voice
Duration
2:43
Instrumental
No
Created
1/5/2026