[Verse 1] Walk in a room, feel the temperature drop Eyes do the talking ‘fore I even talk They got a version of me in their head And no matter what I say—it’s already said Every word gets twisted sideways Every silence turned to blame I’m just breathing, just existing— Still they slap me with a name ⸻ [Pre-Chorus] I’m tired of bending just to fit your frame Tired of playing in a losing game ⸻ [Chorus] Guess I’m always the bad guy In a story I didn’t write Every truth turns into lies Every wrong becomes my fight Say too much—I’m outta line Say too little—I’m cold as ice Be myself? That don’t fly So I’m always the bad guy ⸻ [Verse 2] Not where you think I’m supposed to be Not who you scripted me out to be You hear words I never said Then hold ‘em over my damn head Try to fix it, make it right Ends up worse every time I try Feels like talking to a loaded gun— Don’t matter what—I’m the one ⸻ [Pre-Chorus] Every step I take’s a strike against me Even when I’m trying to come clean ⸻ [Chorus] Guess I’m always the bad guy In a story I didn’t write Every truth turns into lies Every wrong becomes my fight Say too much—I’m outta line Say too little—I’m cold as ice Be myself? That don’t fly So I’m always the bad guy ⸻ [Bridge] (strip it down, almost spoken) Maybe I’m done trying to prove it Maybe I’m done feeling stupid If being me ain’t enough for you— Then what the hell am I doing? ⸻ [Final Chorus – bigger, angrier] Yeah I’m always the bad guy So I’ll lean into the part If you’re painting me the villain— I’ll go ahead and play it smart No more bending, no disguise No more chasing your damn light If I lose just being me— Then I’m done with trying to be right
