Verse 1
I gave you the best parts of me
With open hands, no guarantee
I listened when you needed air
But no one asked if I was there
I wore your pain like it was mine
Crossed every boundary, every line
You said I mattered, said you cared
But your words were never there
Pre-Chorus
I learned to smile through the blame
Convincing myself it was my shame
Chorus
I’ve been used because I’m kind
Because I see the good in lies
You broke me slowly over time
Calling love your perfect crime
You took my heart, then closed the door
Left me empty on the floor
I’m bleeding from the things you say
That’s emotional abuse in a softer way
Verse 2
You twist the truth until I doubt
If my own feelings even count
You swear I’m crazy, swear I’m wrong
But I’ve been strong for far too long
I apologize for your mistakes
Carry guilt I didn’t make
I give and give, you take and take
Then say it’s me that’s hard to save
Pre-Chorus
I trusted words you never meant
I paid the price for innocence
Chorus
I’ve been used because I’m kind
Because I see the good in lies
You broke me slowly over time
Calling love your perfect crime
You took my heart, then closed the door
Left me empty on the floor
I’m bleeding from the things you say
That’s emotional abuse in a softer way
Bridge
Maybe loving shouldn’t hurt this much
Maybe silence shouldn’t feel like touch
If I’m so hard to love, explain
Why you keep me in your pain
I’m tired of begging to be enough
Of being gentle when it’s rough
Final Chorus
I’ve been used because I care
Because my heart is always there
You fed me hope, then starved my soul
While playing games I couldn’t know
But I won’t wear your lies anymore
I’m not that person I was before
I’m walking out, though I’m afraid
I choose myself—I won’t be played
Outro
I’m still good, just not for you
Not for the lies you call the truth
