Lipstick truth on a bathroom sink Say it slow so I don’t overthink Flashbulbs buzzing in my head Smile stitched, say what they said I rehearse what I’m supposed to be Every night staring back at me If I blink, will I disappear? Or will she still be standing here? Every answer sounds rehearsed Every promise sounds rehearsed Tell me which one of us hurts worse ⸻ I don’t know who I’m talking to When I’m talking to you In the mirror, in the light Say my name like it’s true I don’t know who I’m lying for When I’m lying this smooth If I break, if I fall Will it still look like you? ⸻ You call it fake, I call it sharp You hide your heart, I play the part They want blood, they want shine I learned early—give them mine You flinch every time they stare I lean in, dare them not to care You wanna run, I wanna win Tell me—who’s the real sin? You say quiet, I say loud You say don’t, I say now Both of us still bowing down ⸻ I don’t know who I’m talking to (You’re talking to me) When I’m talking to you (The part you need) In the mirror, in the light (Where the truth looks good) Say my name like it’s true (I always do) If I crack, if I fall Would they love us like this too? ⸻ If I wash it all away Who’s left when the glitter fades? Don’t pretend you don’t like the shine You survive every time I just wanna breathe, no sound I just wanna hear them loud Say it once without the crowd ⸻ I don’t know who I’m talking to But I’m listening now In the mirror, face to face No reflection allowed If I take it, if I lose it If I leave it behind Tell me—when I say “I love you” Which one of us replies? ⸻ Don’t answer. Just look back.
