[Verse 1 – Quiet, tight voice, tense and controlled]
You swear you’re “fine,” but your hands shake—
I know that look when your truth aches.
The way you say my name too fast,
Like you can’t wait for this moment to pass.
And I remember that stupid break
From late November through the end of May—
Walking back into your room tonight
Feels like stepping into a lie in plain sight.
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[Pre-Chorus – Low, bitter, simmering frustration]
Just spit it out—quit dragging this slow.
I feel the answer you’re scared to let go.
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[Chorus – Strong, raw, voice cracking with anger and sadness]
Say it first, stop hiding like a coward.
I stared at your pictures and cried for hours.
Say it first, don’t make me beg you.
Got drunk enough that the room turned see-through.
Called your phone at two-oh-four,
Sobbing on your voicemail like before—
If you won’t cut the cord
Then I’ll swing the sword.
Say it first…
Or I’m done.
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[Verse 2 – Sharper tone, clipped words, fed up]
Now I feel stupid, and you seem proud—
You grab your hoodie without a sound.
Yeah, I catch every move you make—
Every sigh, every side glance fake.
Since our break, you’ve been half gone,
And everyone sees it but you’re holding on
Just enough to keep me around,
Too scared to burn it, too weak to drown.
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[Pre-Chorus – Bitter laugh, slightly raised voice]
Don’t sugarcoat what you already chose.
Your silence screams louder than words you won’t say close.
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[Chorus – Fierce, fed up, emotional]
Say it first, stop hiding like a coward.
I stared at your pictures and cried for hours.
Say it first, don’t keep me hanging.
I drank too much just to numb the panic.
Called your phone at two-oh-four,
Sobbing on your voicemail like before—
If you won’t cut the cord
Then I’ll swing the sword.
Say it first…
Or I’m done.
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[Bridge – Cold, resigned, almost whispered]
(And I will… I will…)
Don’t test me, love—I will.
If you’re done, then say it and stand still.
Let it fall, let it bleed,
Don’t make me do the thing you need.
I will…
(So say it before I do.)
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[Final Chorus – Breaking, angry, exhausted]
Say it first, stop hiding like a coward.
I stared at your pictures and cried for hours.
Say it first, don’t keep me waiting—
I’m tired, I’m raw, and my heart is shaking.
Called your phone at two-oh-four,
Rambling like someone you don’t want anymore.
If you won’t end this
Then I must.
Say it first…
Or I’m gone.
