[Verse 1] Born with chains on my tongue, labeled dangerous Kids whisper "monster" when I walk the halls But I learned to smile while I sharpen my tongue [Pre-Chorus] One word, that's all it takes You talk back, feel the brakes Your body moves on my command Welcome to my head, understand? [Chorus] Answer me… just answer me… Let your guard slip… fall into me… When will you drop it? When Mom calls out your name? When a friend waves “hey” on the street? One little reply… and now you’re mine… I pull the strings… you dance so fine… They said I’d break hearts, never save ‘em Watch me rewrite the rules, I’ll engrave ‘em Brainwash the doubt, turn it to fire From the shadows… I rise higher [Verse 2] I wait in the silence, patient and still Every conversation’s a trap I set with skill You think we’re just talking, trading words like friends But I’m already counting down to the moment it ends One careless sentence, one laugh, one “yeah sure” That’s the hook in your mouth, now you’re mine for sure Your arms move without you, your legs start to walk You hear my voice laughing while your own mind talks “Stop it—please—” but the words never leave ‘Cause I own the air between us, I own what you breathe [Pre-Chorus 2] Think you can fight it? Let’s make this a game Drop your defense, say my name I bet I take you before you even blink Come on hero… give me something to drink [Chorus 2] Answer me now! Yeah, scream it loud! Your will's crashing down, lost in the crowd I flipped the script, turned fear to my crown Every "no" you had? Buried underground! Strings in my grip, watch the puppets twitch You fought, you failed — now feel the agony of defeat They called me villain? Watch me redefine Hero from the dark — this power's mine! Brainwash the hate, fuel my plight From the shadows… I claim what's now mine! [Bridge] You’re still in there, screaming behind your eyes But the mouth keeps moving, telling all my lies Every step you take is a step I decide Every breath you breathe is a breath I ride You wanted a fair fight? Too bad… I never play fair [Final Chorus] Answer me! Just answer me! You already did… now you belong to me Mom called… friend waved… you smiled back so sweet Now look at you moving to my favorite beat They said I’d break hearts, never save ‘em I just proved every single one of them wrong Brainwash the doubt, turn it to fire From the shadows… I own the empire [Outro] Answer me… Answer me… …good puppet.
