Hush

Hush Verse 1 I learned to bruise myself on cue, Call it control, call it truth. I keep my hands where no one sees, So no one stops what’s killing me. I make a home out of decay, Sleep in the mess I never clean. If I don’t speak, I don’t betray The parts of me I couldn’t save. Pre-Chorus I swallow screams like they’re a sin, Choke on words I should’ve said. Every breath I let come in Feels like a debt I haven’t paid. Chorus So hush—hush-hush, Don’t tell me I’m okay. I tear myself apart at night Just to make it through the day. Hush—hush-hush, Don’t say I’ll heal in time. I’m not afraid of being broken, I’m afraid I’ll survive. Verse 2 I carve my worth into the dark, Measure pain to feel my heart. If I stop hurting, I disappear, So I keep the damage near. I learned to rot with perfect grace, Smile while I’m erased. Every mirror knows my name And watches me choose the flame. Pre-Chorus I make a wish I’ll never keep, Pray to habits I can’t beat. If I’m quiet, I can pretend This isn’t how it’s going to end. Chorus So hush—hush-hush, Don’t call this self-defense. I burn myself down slowly, Call it consequence. Hush—hush-hush, Don’t tell me I’m enough. I don’t want redemption, I just want it to stop. Bridge I don’t need saving— That’s the lie. I just need a reason not to try. If I’m honest, if I’m clean, I don’t know who I’d be. (near-whisper) Pain is the only thing that listens. Final Chorus Hush—hush-hush, Let me ruin this. I trust my scars more than your hope, Your faith, your forgiveness. Hush—hush-hush, If silence is a choice, Then let me fade without a sound, Without a voice. Outro I won’t scream. I won’t fight. I’ll disappear… quietly right. (Hush-hush-hush…)