[Verse 1] You read me wrong then you call it truth Every little bruise you hand me like proof I bite my tongue till it tastes like steel I keep on trying to say what I feel [Pre-Chorus] But you lean in close like you own my name You twist the knife then you blame me again I’m tired of shrinking just to fit your frame Tired of breaking under your shame [Chorus] Why can’t you just leave me alone leave me alone Stop putting me down stop putting me down I’m barely holding on barely holding on Why can’t you just leave me alone leave me alone [Verse 2] I fold my hands when you start that tone Like I’m small enough to be overthrown You slam that door with your eyes on mine Then act surprised when I draw the line [Pre-Chorus] But I know that look and I know that game Same old shadow with a different name I’m done apologizing for being real Done letting your cold hands tell me how to heal [Chorus] Why can’t you just leave me alone leave me alone Stop putting me down stop putting me down I’m barely holding on barely holding on Why can’t you just leave me alone leave me alone [Bridge] If you want a fight go fight the mirror I’m not your target not your fear I won’t be the place you dump your pain I won’t wear your words like a chain [Final Chorus] Why can’t you just leave me alone leave me alone Stop putting me down stop putting me down I’m coming back to me coming back to me Why can’t you just leave me alone leave me alone
