(Verse 1) From one thousand to zero From a king to a hero It’s more than just a symptom When you’re trapped inside the system They keep saying “you’re the victim” (Pre-Chorus) So many expectations And endless obligations I was taught I can’t be loved I was taught I can’t be loved, oh (Chorus) What’s wrong, what’s right I can’t see the light I tried to be enough for them But I was never tough for them I thought I was strong But I was so wrong They love you only if you’re someone else Not yourself, just a shadow on the shelf (Verse 2) From the ground to the sky From the ashes, I try I learned to be this or that Never me — imagine that How could I be seen in the in-between? (Pre-Chorus) So many expectations And endless obligations I was taught I can’t be loved I was taught I can’t be loved, oh (Instrumental Break) (Bridge – short & angry) You lied You burned You crushed You turned My fire — to dust My love — to rust Your words — were chains Your hands — brought pain I’m done, I’m sure I won’t be yours (Chorus) What’s wrong, what’s right I can’t see the light I tried to be enough for them But I was never tough for them I thought I was strong But I was so wrong They love you only if you’re someone else Not yourself, just a shadow on the shelf
