The Girl You Never Knew (Acoustic Version)

[Verse 1] You wrote my name like a warning sign Like I was the reason he crossed your line Painted me red, painted you gold But there’s a part of the story you never told I didn’t know about the promises I didn’t see through his counterfeit You looked at me like I stole your life But I was just another one caught in his lies [Pre-Chorus] You think I wanted your heartbreak? You think I wanted your tears? I was just standing in the doorway When he disappeared [Chorus] I’m not the girl who broke your heart I’m not the villain you made me from the start I didn’t light the match, I didn’t start the fire I was just another victim of his desire You can hate my name, you can hate my face You can throw every memory in my place But if you’re looking for someone to blame Look at the boy who played both games I’m not your enemy I’m just the girl you never knew [Verse 2] You had the history, I had the spark You had the pictures, I had the dark You knew his smile, I knew his charm The way he pulled me into his arms Maybe I should’ve seen the signs Maybe I should’ve read between the lines But people like him know what to say They build a dream, then walk away [Pre-Chorus] You think I won something? You think I got the prize? Girl, I lost my trust too The moment I saw his lies [Chorus] I’m not the girl who broke your heart I’m not the villain you made me from the start I didn’t light the match, I didn’t start the fire I was just another victim of his desire You can hate my name, you can hate my face You can throw every memory in my place But if you’re looking for someone to blame Look at the boy who played both games I’m not your enemy I’m just the girl you never knew [Bridge] Maybe someday you’ll see my side Maybe someday you’ll realize We were both just characters In a story written by his lies You lost a love you thought was forever I lost a dream I thought was better We’re not the same, but we’re not that different We’re both just ghosts of his decisions [Final Chorus] I’m not the girl who stole your place I’m not the reason he walked away I didn’t ask to be the secret I didn’t know I was keeping You can hate my name, you can hate my face But I’m tired of carrying his mistakes The truth is something we both found out He was the one who let us down I’m not your enemy I’m just the girl you never knew [Outro] So if you tell the story again Don’t leave me out as the villain Because the only heart that broke two ways Was ours when he walked away