Just the (Monster) In The Mirror (Gaston T.I.V. Dark What If? Chapter 3)

[Dark Violin Intro] [Verse 1] They tell the children stories Of monsters in the trees But I know every nightmare Wears a face like me Polished boots on broken backs I walk this little town Every toast Every cheer Builds my crooked crown [Chorus] I’m only the man in the mirror All your praise just makes me tall Every “hero” on your tongue Feeds the rot inside my lungs You taught me love means winning brawls So I will watch your angels fall If I can’t be your perfect one Then I’ll be the only one (oh) [Verse 2] You kissed my scars like medals Called my hunger brave You laughed when I broke weaker men And carved my name in praise Now you shrink beneath my shadow Like I’m something you don’t know But you built this gilded monster With every “don’t let go” [Chorus] I’m only the man in the mirror All your praise just makes me tall Every “hero” on your tongue Feeds the rot inside my lungs You taught me love means winning brawls So I will watch your angels fall If I can’t be your perfect one Then I’ll be the only one [Bridge] Did you think your pretty prayers Could wash my hands clean? You dressed me up in glory Then gasped when I turned mean You wanted strength You wanted fire You wanted someone to obey Now your masterpiece desires To make the world my way (my way) [Chorus] I’m the man in the mirror All your fear just makes me tall Every tremor in your voice Proves that I was always right You taught me love is who stands last So I will salt your sacred past If I can’t be your shining son Then I’ll be the only one [Outro] Raise your glass and say my name You and I are both to blame You made me You made me Now watch what I become