THE WEIGHT OF ME [Intro — whispered, distant] Don't let me choose. Don't let me— [Verse 1 — soft, breathy] A little white lie. A beautiful excuse. Something in my mouth that sounds like truth. [Chorus — melodic, heavy] I don't trust these hands. I don't trust this heart. Give me the light— I'll tear it apart. I know what's right. I know what I'll do. The thing I fear is the thing in me. [Verse 2 — intimate, restrained] One step away. One thought too late. I feel it turning behind my face. [Chorus — heavier] I don't trust these hands. I don't trust this heart. Give me the light— I'll tear it apart. I know what's right. I know what I'll do. The thing I fear is the thing in me. [Bridge — almost silent] Who am I when no one's watching? Who am I when I get what I want? [Breakdown — screamed] DON'T LET ME CHOOSE! [Final chorus — layered, anguished] I don't trust these hands. I don't trust this heart. I know what's right— But which side am I? [Outro — whispered, fading] Don't let me choose. Don't let me...
