No Cover

Verse 1 They shook my hand in daylight Moved the walls at night Every word I offered Was filed out of sight I carried all the answers Like proof would keep me safe But the room went quiet When I spoke my name Chorus No cover No shield I stood where the blame could land No cover No crown Just a target where I stand Hook I didn’t fall—I was placed I didn’t break—I was erased Verse 2 I watched the signal change While I held the line Every promise faded Right on time They fed the fire slowly Called it “letting go” Left me holding order While they watched it blow Chorus No cover No voice Just a shape they could replace No cover No ground Just my shadow in this place Hook I didn’t fall—I was placed I didn’t break—I was erased Bridge (measured, sparse) I won’t beg for gravity I won’t name the knives Some truths don’t need defending They survive Final Chorus No cover Still here Still breathing through the doubt No cover No fear I see the room for what it is now Outro You can strip the title You can drain the room But I still know the weight Of what I moved Final Hook I didn’t fall—I was placed I didn’t break—I was erased