[Verse 1 – soft, controlled anger] You told me you’re making yourself The villain in my story on purpose Like that somehow makes it better Like that somehow makes it fair You said it so casually Like you were doing me a favor While I was still picking up the pieces Of everything you left behind [Pre-Chorus – building] You don’t get to write the ending Then walk away clean You don’t get to call yourself the villain And act like that fixes anything [Chorus – heavier, more intense] You said you’re the villain in my story Like it’s some kind of gift Like naming the damage Makes the damage hurt less But I’m the one still living in it I’m the one who can’t sleep You don’t get to cast yourself Then leave me with the grief [Verse 2 – sharper] You wanted the role so bad You played it perfectly Said the right cruel things At exactly the right time Then acted surprised When I finally stopped reaching You built the fire Then blamed me for the smoke [Pre-Chorus – stronger] You don’t get to write the ending Then walk away clean You don’t get to call yourself the villain And act like that fixes anything [Chorus – even heavier] You said you’re the villain in my story Like it’s some kind of gift Like naming the damage Makes the damage hurt less But I’m the one still living in it I’m the one who can’t sleep You don’t get to cast yourself Then leave me with the grief [Bridge – rising] I never asked you to be the villain I just asked you to be honest I never needed a dramatic exit I just needed you to stay real But you chose the easier version The one where you’re the bad guy And I’m the one left explaining Why it still fucking hurts [Yelled Section – full cracking strained yell] YOU DON’T GET TO BE THE VILLAIN AND STILL PLAY THE VICTIM YOU DON’T GET TO HURT ME THEN NAME THE ROLE LIKE IT’S NOBLE I’M THE ONE STILL BLEEDING I’M THE ONE STILL HERE YOU DON’T GET TO WRITE MY STORY THEN DISAPPEAR [Final Chorus – raw and exhausted] You said you’re the villain in my story Like it’s some kind of gift Like naming the damage Makes the damage hurt less But I’m the one still living in it I’m the one who can’t sleep You don’t get to cast yourself Then leave me with the grief [Outro – very soft, almost whispered] You can call yourself the villain If that helps you sleep But I’m the one who has to live With what you left in me
