{ whispering} I gave you my heartbeat, You turned it into noise, Every promise that you whispered Was just another poisoned choice. (pause) {shout} Now I’m picking up the pieces Of the person I used to be, You painted dreams above my head While you were cutting at my feet. But I’m done being broken, I’m done falling for your tricks, You won’t pull another string — I’m cutting this puppet’s sticks. And maybe you’ll keep smiling As you watch me walk away, {crescendo voice} But I swear this time I’m leaving, I won’t let you pull me down. You can keep your twisted stories, I don’t wanna hear the sound. I’m reclaiming all the pieces Of the love you threw away, You can watch me disappear now — I won’t ever let you stay. { voice cresendo-hope} I’m learning how to breathe again, Without your shadow on my skin. Every step I take without you Feels like I finally begin. You tried to dim the fire in me, But now it’s burning through the dark, And every tear you ever caused Just fuels the battle in my heart. But I’m done being broken, I’m done falling for your tricks, You won’t pull another string — I’m cutting this puppet’s sticks. Maybe one day you’ll remember All the damage that you’ve done, But I won’t be there to listen — I’ll be long gone, already won. And if you reach out in the silence, Searching for what used to be, You’ll only find an empty echo Where you once had power over me. ’Cause I swear this time I’m leaving, And I’m stronger than you know. All the scars you left upon me Are the proof I’ve learned to grow. I’m reclaiming all the pieces Of the love you threw away, You can watch me rise above you — I won’t ever let you stay.
