[Verse 1] Mama, the door slammed hard I knew your steps that night I held my breath in the hall Till the house went quiet Your words came sharp as glass Cut through my little chest I learned to smile and nod To try my best, my best [Pre-Chorus] I made myself so small So you would not explode Counted the cracks in the wall Like stepping-stones to home [Chorus] Don't call that love Don't call that love It left marks on me Don't call that love Don't call that love I was just a kid (Just a kid) [Verse 2] You grabbed my arm too tight Then blamed me for the bruise Said, "Stop your crying now" Like pain was something I chose I hid behind my grades I hid behind my name But in the mirror's face I saw a boy in chains [Pre-Chorus] I made myself so small So you would not explode Counted the cracks in the wall Like stepping-stones to home [Chorus] Don't call that love Don't call that love It left marks on me Don't call that love Don't call that love I was just a kid (Just a kid) [Bridge] Now I know what it was A storm inside your hands It was never my fault I am learning to stand [Final Chorus] Don't call that love Don't call that love It left marks on me Don't call that love Don't call that love I was just a kid (Just a kid)
