Ashes of Me

[Verse 1] You wore a mask made of comfort and lies, Told me you loved me with half-closed eyes. Played me like a game, strings tied to your fear, Every word was a trap, every hug insincere. You couldn’t face what you felt inside, So you shattered me just to feel alive. Left a mess of my mind, my soul torn in two, But I see through the wreckage—I see through you. [Pre-Chorus] I lost myself trying to hold your hand, Sinking in your chaos, drowning in quicksand. But I’ve bled enough in your hurricane spin, Now I’m clawing out, I’m breathing in— [Chorus] This is the sound of my heart breaking free, From the chains you wrapped so quietly. You used me, bruised me, left me to fall— But I’m rising now, I’m done with it all. No more tears for the ghost you became, No more pieces to burn in your name. I’m walking away from the ashes of me, And into the fire where I finally see. [Verse 2] You feared your feelings, so you made me small, Projected your damage, built up your wall. Every apology was just another disguise, To keep me hooked while you fed me lies. You left behind silence where love should’ve grown, But I’ve learned how to scream standing all alone. No closure, no sorry, just echoes and dust— But I’m learning to let go, learning to trust. [Pre-Chorus] I gave you the best and you buried it deep, Now I’m planting strength in the scars I keep. I won’t carry your guilt, I won’t wear your sin— This story is mine, and this time I win. [Chorus] This is the sound of my heart breaking free, From the chains you wrapped so quietly. You used me, bruised me, left me to fall— But I’m rising now, I’m done with it all. No more tears for the ghost you became, No more pieces to burn in your name. I’m walking away from the ashes of me, And into the fire where I finally see. [Bridge – soft, haunting] I lost the light, I lost the fight, But I’m finding my voice in the dead of night. You don’t get to win, you don’t get to stay— I’m not your puppet, I’m not your prey. [Final Chorus – full power] This is the sound of my heart breaking free, From the grip of your twisted symphony. You drained me, chained me, left me for dead— But I’m dancing in flames with my soul instead. No more pain stitched in your name, I’m not the same—I’ve changed the game. I’m walking away from the ashes of me, And I’m not looking back—finally free.