[Start] [Verse 1] The velvet rope around my neck is spun with gold, A beautiful design to keep me in the cold. I map the exit routes while lying on your chest, But every time I run, I fail the final test. [Breakdown] I — must — leave — this — place. But — I — crave — your — face. I — can't — breathe — the — air. But — I — want — you — there. [Chorus] I HATE THE WAY I LOVE THE CAGE YOU BUILT FOR ME! I HOLD THE LOCK BUT THROW AWAY THE BLOODY KEY! A BEAUTIFUL DISASTER PULLING ME BELOW! I'M BEGGING YOU TO STOP BUT NEVER LET ME GO! [Verse 2] The bruises on my soul look like a work of art, You broke my will but somehow mended up my heart. I scream in silence staring at the open door, Then turn around and ask you if you want me more. [Breakdown] I — should — run — away. But — I — choose — to — stay. This — is — my — demise. In — your — empty — eyes. [Chorus] I HATE THE WAY I LOVE THE CAGE YOU BUILT FOR ME! I HOLD THE LOCK BUT THROW AWAY THE BLOODY KEY! A BEAUTIFUL DISASTER PULLING ME BELOW! I'M BEGGING YOU TO STOP BUT NEVER LET ME GO! [Bridge] The rational escapes me when you say my name, I am the willing moth inside your burning flame. The paradox of panic mixed with pure desire, I'm drowning in the water while I feed the fire. [Pre-Chorus] I — am — yours — to — break. For — my — own — heartbreak. [Chorus] I HATE THE WAY I LOVE THE CAGE YOU BUILT FOR ME! I HOLD THE LOCK BUT THROW AWAY THE BLOODY KEY! A BEAUTIFUL DISASTER PULLING ME BELOW! I'M BEGGING YOU TO STOP BUT NEVER LET ME GO! [Outro] I know it's toxic. But — I — stay. You are my poison. Don't — go — away. I hate you. I — love — you. [End]
