ROTTEN HEART Dark R&B / Alternative Soul [INTRO — Soft, Breathless] Yeah… I gave you the purest part of me… And somehow, love turned rotten. [VERSE 1] I used to hang on every word you said, Made a home inside the promises you made. But slowly, all the colors turned to gray, And every “forever” started fading away. I kept forgiving what was killing me, Calling it love when it was misery. I smiled like nothing ever fell apart, While every night, you carved another scar. [PRE-CHORUS] You took my trust and left me doubt, Taught my heart what love could cost. I gave you everything I had, Now I’m searching for the soul I lost. [CHORUS — Emotional / Full Vocal] Now I’ve got a rotten heart, From loving you too hard. You planted flowers in my soul, Then watched them fall apart. I tried to keep us breathing, While you were letting go. Now every beat reminds me Of everything I’ll never know. I’ve got a rotten heart… But I’m still alive. [VERSE 2] I don’t hate you—that’s the hardest truth, Some part of me still remembers you. But memories don’t mean I should return To the place where I was left to burn. You made me question what I was worth, Made me feel like love was something I deserved. But I learned the hard way, through the pain, Sometimes losing you is how you find yourself again. [PRE-CHORUS 2] I gave you chances, gave you time, Kept making excuses for your lies. But love shouldn't feel like war, And I can't keep losing me anymore. [CHORUS — Bigger / Harmonies] Now I’ve got a rotten heart, From loving you too hard. You planted flowers in my soul, Then watched them fall apart. I tried to keep us breathing, While you were letting go. Now every beat reminds me Of everything I’ll never know. I’ve got a rotten heart… But I’m still alive. [BRIDGE — Minimal / Intimate] Maybe someday, I’ll love again, Without expecting love to end. Maybe these scars will turn to proof That I survived what I went through. You broke the heart I gave to you, But you didn't break the life I’m choosing. [BREAKDOWN — Whispered] I cried… I stayed… I begged… I changed… But now… I’m walking away. [FINAL CHORUS — Powerful / Soulful] I had a rotten heart, From loving you too hard. But I’m pulling out the pieces You left buried in the dark. I don't need you to save me, I don't need you to understand. The heart you left behind Is finally beating in my hands. Yeah, I had a rotten heart… But I’m bringing it back to life. [OUTRO — Fading Vocals] Maybe love didn't ruin me… Maybe it revealed me. And if my heart can break… It can heal. Yeah… It can heal.
