Not the Monster

A storm brews inside of my chest tonight

But don't call me the villain just 'cause I fight

You paint me in shadows like I'm the beast

But your lies feed the flames while I break my leash

You hate me 'cause I’m not your reflection

Twist my story to match your infection

I'm not the monster hiding under your bed

Your fear's in your head I rise instead

You point your fingers and sharpen your claws

Say my name like a curse then list my flaws

But your words don't break skin they’re shallow as hell

Call me the devil but you wear the shell

You hate me 'cause I’m not your reflection

Twist my story to match your infection

I'm not the monster hiding under your bed

Your fear's in your head I rise instead

I'm bad but not the way you define

My strength don’t come from walking your line

You think you're the hero when you're just a fake

And I'm the earthquake clearing the slate

You hate me 'cause I’m not your reflection

Twist my story to match your infection

I'm not the monster hiding under your bed

Your fear's in your head I rise instead