Stones Inside My Chest

I see the life you’re building blind,  
And I’m the ghost behind the line.  
Your laughter’s proof I’ve lost my place,  
I’m drowning under what I face.

Do I destroy you with the truth,  
Or let deception steal your youth?  
This silence cuts like broken glass,  
Each night I choke on what won’t pass.  
You say her name, I taste the lie—  
And still I smile and let it slide.  
This secret doesn’t just hurt you,  
It’s killing me in pieces, too.

I’ve watched you build your house on sand,  
Your trust a diamond in her hand.  
I hold the match, I see the flame,  
But fear’s the only thing I claim.  
They say that loyalty is love—  
But which side counts when push comes shove?  
To guard your peace or break your heart,  
I’m splitting down the center part.

Your faith is pure, your bride is not,  
I know the truth she half forgot.  
I wish that silence could atone,  
But lies can’t build a steady home.

Do I destroy you with the truth,  
Or let this quiet bury proof?  
Each time I hear her speak your name,  
It fans the coals beneath my shame.  
Your happiness becomes my hell,  
And I can’t stand the way it smells—  
That scent of peace I can’t pursue,  
It’s killing me in pieces, too.

If I speak, I end your dream,  
If I don’t, I drown in steam.  
Every vow she writes is smoke,  
Every kiss a deeper choke.  
Loyalty or mercy’s hand—  
Tell me which one understands?  
The lie keeps breathing in your room,  
I’m just the mourner at its tomb.

Do I destroy you with the truth,  
Or die protecting love’s abuse?  
Your altar waits, the choir hums,  
While my confession never comes.  
You walk to her, she takes your arm,  
And I stand silent, sick and calm.  
The secret beats, I feel it move—  
It’s killing me for loving you.

I carry stones inside my chest...  
Each one a name I can’t confess.  
And every breath I take’s a debt,  
To everything I can’t forget.

[Fade Out to End]

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I carry stones inside my chest, Each one a secret I’ve suppressed. They press like guilt against my ribs, And God, I don’t know what truth is. You’re smiling, planning brighter days, Picking flowers, finding grace. I watch you promise something fake, And bite my tongue ‘til I can’t shake. I see the life you’re building blind, And I’m the ghost behind the line. Your laughter’s proof I’ve lost my place, I’m drowning under what I face. Do I destroy you with the truth, Or let deception steal your youth? This silence cuts like broken glass, Each night I choke on what won’t pass. You say her name, I taste the lie— And still I smile and let it slide. This secret doesn’t just hurt you, It’s killing me in pieces, too. I’ve watched you build your house on sand, Your trust a diamond in her hand. I hold the match, I see the flame, But fear’s the only thing I claim. They say that loyalty is love— But which side counts when push comes shove? To guard your peace or break your heart, I’m splitting down the center part. Your faith is pure, your bride is not, I know the truth she half forgot. I wish that silence could atone, But lies can’t build a steady home. Do I destroy you with the truth, Or let this quiet bury proof? Each time I hear her speak your name, It fans the coals beneath my shame. Your happiness becomes my hell, And I can’t stand the way it smells— That scent of peace I can’t pursue, It’s killing me in pieces, too. If I speak, I end your dream, If I don’t, I drown in steam. Every vow she writes is smoke, Every kiss a deeper choke. Loyalty or mercy’s hand— Tell me which one understands? The lie keeps breathing in your room, I’m just the mourner at its tomb. Do I destroy you with the truth, Or die protecting love’s abuse? Your altar waits, the choir hums, While my confession never comes. You walk to her, she takes your arm, And I stand silent, sick and calm. The secret beats, I feel it move— It’s killing me for loving you. I carry stones inside my chest... Each one a name I can’t confess. And every breath I take’s a debt, To everything I can’t forget. [Fade Out to End]

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