Placeholder Bite

[Verse 1] Am I just a placeholder? That’s what I hear at night You say you’re not But your eyes won’t meet mine In the market to entertain others You wear that easy grin Then in public you fold me up Like I don’t fit in These thoughts run through my head Like nails in wet wood I hold my tongue too long And it rots my mood [Pre-Chorus] Say it straight Say it clear Cut the doubt Get near When I reach You turn away I want truth Not maybe [Chorus] Am I just a placeholder? Say my name like you mean it I need something good I need something real Am I just a placeholder? Tell me I’m the one you choose Say you really want me Like I want you [Verse 2] You laugh too loud in the room Then leave me out the frame I stand there dressed in silence Trying not to blame The way you treat me in public Leaves a bruise I can’t hide I keep that storm behind my teeth But it bites from inside I don’t need perfect words Just the honest kind A hand on my back And a yes, not a line [Pre-Chorus] Say it straight Don’t pretend If you want me Say when I can take The hard truth I can’t take Half of you [Chorus] Am I just a placeholder? Say my name like you mean it I need something good I need something real Am I just a placeholder? Tell me I’m the one you choose Say you really want me Like I want you [Bridge] [Half-time break] I’m tired of reading smoke Tired of guessing your heart If I’m not who you want Then don’t tear me apart One clean sentence One honest sign I’m standing right here Don’t waste my time [Final Chorus] Am I just a placeholder? Say my name like you mean it I need something good I need something real Am I just a placeholder? Tell me I’m the one you choose Say you really want me Like I want you Am I just a placeholder? No more shadows, no more games Say you really want me Or say my name