Verse 1
I gave my trust like a loaded gun
Shook your hand, felt the safety come undone
Built you up, you buried me
Called it love, called it sympathy
My scars are open and bleeding
Need to cut back all this feeling
Losing, but I’m fighting back
My hearts the target for attack
(Pre-Chorus)
They say, “Get colder, get smart”
Like compassion’s a fatal flaw
But I won’t cauterize my heart
Just to say, I survived it all
Chorus
Kindness loses in the worlds wake
Sympathy feels like a big mistake
Showing love and being true
Seem to lack in all we do
But I’m Still standing in their way
Dealing with bullshit everyday
And If mercy makes me blind
I’ll die with my soul alive
Verse 2
They wear fake crowns and call it strength
I wear all my scars on my face
You take and take, then disappear
I stayed too long, I stayed sincere
(Chorus)
Kindness loses in the worlds wake
Sympathy feels like a big mistake
Showing love and being true
Seem to lack in all we do
But I’m Still standing in their way
Dealing with bullshit everyday
And If mercy makes me blind
I’ll die with my soul alive
(Breakdown)
I feel it beneath my skin
Being an asshole always wins
Kindness is a curse
For better or for worse
(Bridge)
If I harden up, I lose my name
If I stay soft, I’m feeding the flames
So I’ll bleed honest, I’ll bleed true
I’d rather break than become you
(Chorus)
Kindness loses in the worlds wake
Sympathy feels like a big mistake
Showing love and being true
Seem to lack in all we do
But I’m Still standing in their way
Dealing with bullshit everyday
And If mercy makes me blind
I’ll die with my soul alive
(Outro)
I learned the hard way, despite being warned
Every open heart is a target for war
You call it weakness, I call it brave
I won’t give in just to feel safe
Arkh
