[Verse] I barked too loud and burned too bright Pushed you away to keep you in sight A grenade in my chest It’s always ticking I swear it’s for you But it’s me I’m tricking [Prechorus] I see the ash where my words collide I feel the heat But it's cold inside [Chorus] I thought if I hurt you You'd stay alive I thought if I broke you You’d learn to survive But the echo of your silence It cuts like a blade Explosive heartache This mess that I made [Verse 2] You stood too close I saw the flame And all I could see was losing again So I threw you down like a shield of pride But I hate myself more with every lie [Prechorus] I see the ash where my words collide I feel the heat But it's cold inside [Chorus] I thought if I hurt you You'd stay alive I thought if I broke you You’d learn to survive But the echo of your silence It cuts like a blade Explosive heartache This mess that I made
