I gave you

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