[Intro — Soft, atmospheric] I hid behind a smile, Wore their colors for a while. Changed my shape, concealed my name, Built a mask I couldn't escape. [Verse — Dark, rhythmic] I was a shadow in the light, Trying to make wrong feel right. Every mirror showed somebody new, Every thorn stayed out of sight. But beneath the shame and blame, Burned a fire with my name. [Pre-Chorus — Building] I was dying just to bloom In a garden I outgrew. Now my roots are breaking through— I know what I gotta do. [Chorus — Big, catchy dance hook] No more watering a lie-ie-ie-ie-ie, Watch your perfect garden die-ie-ie-ie-ie. Your colors couldn't change What's burning deep insi-i-i-ide. I don't need your frame or praise. If I stand alone, that's fine— I'll wear being me Like a name. [Post-Chorus — Electronic drop] Black rose, black rose, Growing where nothing grows. You tried to make me something else, But now I finally know— I'm a black rose. [Bridge — Stripped back, emotional] I don't need to be your color, I don't need to be your kind. I was never meant to flower In a garden built on lies. I'd rather stand here honest Than be beautiful your way. [Final Chorus — Huge, anthemic] No more watering a lie-ie-ie-ie-ie, Watch your perfect garden die-ie-ie-ie-ie. Your colors couldn't change What's burning deep insi-i-i-ide. I don't need your frame or praise. If I stand alone, that's fine— I'll wear being me Like a name. [Outro — Fading synths] Black rose, black rose, I don't need your sunlight. I'm alive in my own light. I don't need your garden. Watch me grow.
