Verse 1
I had your back when the world went cold
Spoke your truth while the lies took hold
I stood in the fire, defended your name
Took every hit… even took the blame
Trusted you more than my own blood
Gave you my heart… yeah, I gave you love
I bled for the bond, I risked it all
Never thought you’d be the one… to let me fall
[Risked it all… to only watch it fall]
Chorus 1
I called you my brother, I called you my own
Never saw the blade… guess I was standing too close (Yes, too close)
Broken or beaten… call it what you like
But you crossed the line
So you lost my hand tonight
(From tonight)
Yeah… you don’t really have my back
Not anymore…
you crossed the line,
So you lost my hand tonight
Verse 2
Betrayed by the one I called my own
Fought your battles… like they were my own
You stabbed my back… then walked away
Now you’re standing there… with nothing left to say
(Nothing left to say)
[Pre-Chorus 2 - Defiant / Cold]
I carried your weight… now I let it fall
Won’t defend you… won’t answer your calls
(This trust is gone)
You’re on your own
Not gonna lend a hand… for you to hold
No… not anymore
Chorus 2
I called you my brother… called you my own
But I never saw the blade… guess I was standing too close
(Standing too close)
Broken or beaten… call it what you like
But you crossed the line
So you lost my hand tonight
(Lost my hand tonight)
[Bridge Big, Cinematic, Emotional]
I see the truth… a little too late
But I won’t carry… all of your shame
You can run, you can hide away
Even say my name… like I’m the one to blame
But I know now… what you became
I was your shield… I was your friend
Even after all…
You betrayed me in the end
(Betrayed me in the end)
[Beat drops – guitars and drums hit harder, vocals soar]
[Final Chorus (Anthemic / Dark / Powerful]
I called you my brother… I called you my own
Never saw the blade… never thought you’d leave me alone
Broken or beaten… call it what you like
But you burned every bridge and lost my hand tonight
(Tonight!)
I won’t fight for you… no, not anymore
I won’t cry your name… you made your own choice
(Now live in shame)
( on your own)
You don’t have my back… no, not anymore...
Tonenico
