You said I broke the light we made But love was cracking long before it frayed I held the storm behind my smile You walked away and called it style I wrote my truth in quiet tones You read it loud and made it stones Now every echo wears my name Like I’m the one who lit the flame But shadows stretch when hearts are blind And blame is easy when you're left behind I don't wanna be a villain I don't wanna play that part again I held you close, but it was killin’ The love I tried so hard to sustain I don't wanna be a villain I’m not the one who caused the pain I gave you light, you gave me blame I don't wanna be a villain (i don't wanna be a villain) (i don't wanna be a villain) You blame me? (Really?) I took the heat! (Facts) Carried the weight, still on my feet (Still here!) You dipped out, I stayed in pain Now I’m the one who should explain? (Nah.) You flipped the script, I kept it plain (True) I held the love, you let it drain (Let it go) Now every lie you entertain Just fuels the role you made me play (Villain!) You twist the past like poetry And call it truth so artfully But every line you write in pain Still leaves me standing in the rain I tried to love you past the war But peace is lost if one wants more I don't wanna be a villain I don't wanna play that part again I held you close, but it was killin’ The love I tried so hard to sustain I don't wanna be a villain I’m not the one who caused the pain I gave you light, you gave me blame I don't wanna be a villain (i don't wanna be a villain) (i don't wanna be a villain) Let history forget my face Let silence take my final place But deep inside you’ll always know Who held you close and let you go I don't wanna be a villain Not the ghost in your opinion I walked away with heart still given Not the monster in your vision I don’t wanna wear this sin No, I don’t wanna be… Your villain
