[Verse 1] You taught me silence more than words Raised me up with wounds that burned Told me “be strong,” but never stayed Left me crying in the mess you made You called it love, but it felt like war Built my armor from your slamming doors I learned to fight, I learned to run But I still bleed from what you've done [Pre-Chorus] And still I see you in my eyes Still I echo all your lies I hate the way I miss your face I curse the love I can’t erase [Chorus] I am your echo, your broken sound Screaming inside, but you’re not around You made me cruel, but made me care I wish I didn’t, but I’m still there I hate you deep, I love you loud I wear your shadow like a shroud You made me tough, but not enough To kill this love, to burn it up [Verse 2] Was I your mirror, just a tool? Was I a trophy? Was I a fool? You said "someday, you'll understand" But now I’m grown and still don’t can I found my voice, but it’s cracked and sharp Carved from nights you left me in the dark I shout your name in every song You made me right by doing wrong [Bridge] (melodic & soft) If I could cut this tether clean Would I be me, or just a dream? I carry you in spite of me Your ghost lives in my melody [Chorus – repeat stronger] I am your echo, your broken sound… [Outro – whispered or fading] Love and hate, I breathe them both You're the fire beneath my oath I walk away, but still I know... I am your echo.
