The quiet that burns

[Intro] Teeth on my tongue Words turn to iron Silence like smoke Stings when you breathe it [whispered] The quiet that burns [Verse 1] You ask I stare Chewed-up answers Die on my lips Fall through the floorboards You reach I flinch Hands in my pockets Hide every truth Till it grows teeth [Chorus] Being taciturn Hurting everyone I loved Every quiet word I never said Cut deeper than the ones that I spoke Being taciturn Burning every single bridge I want back All this calm on the surface Is just me coming apart [whispered] The quiet that burns [Verse 2] Birthday phone Face down Buzzing I watch it blink Like a distant storm Your last text Still half-open Unread Unread Like you deserved it [Chorus] Being taciturn Hurting everyone I loved Every quiet word I never said Cut deeper than the ones that I spoke Being taciturn Burning every single bridge I want back All this calm on the surface Is just me coming apart [Bridge] I built my peace from keeping still Now it’s a cage I can’t escape Mouth like a locked door Jaw of steel Every apology a little too late (too late) [Chorus] Being taciturn Hurting everyone I loved If I tear this quiet from my throat Would you even want to hear my voice? Being taciturn Burning every single bridge I want back If I finally learn to speak your name Will you already be gone? [whispered] the quiet that burns