Bad Guy

[Verse 1] You came home with torn-up eyes And a truth you couldn't wear I saw the shape of what they’d say Before it hit the air So I took the blame in my hands Like stones from the creek If they need a name to point at Let it be mine this week [Pre-Chorus] If the door gets slammed, let it slam If the cold comes down, I'll stand I can wear the rough side out If it keeps them off your hands [Chorus] Let them call me the bad guy If it keeps your heart light Let them line me up in the dark I’ll hold that line tonight I’ll be the bad guy If you can sleep right If they need a shadow to fight I’ll wear it for your light (for your light) [Verse 2] I’ll swallow pride like river water Bitter on the tongue I’ll tell them I was mean and hard And you were only young I know how it looks from far off I know how names can bruise But I’d rather take the bruise myself Than let it land on you [Pre-Chorus] If the wind turns mean, let it If the judge points here, let it I can take the heavy word If it keeps your road unbroken [Chorus] Let them call me the bad guy If it keeps your heart light Let them line me up in the dark I’ll hold that line tonight I’ll be the bad guy If you can sleep right If they need a shadow to fight I’ll wear it for your light (for your light) [Bridge] Maybe one day you'll hate me For the shape I had to take Maybe one day you'll see me As the cost I chose to pay But if your hands stay warm And your name stays clean Then I’ll carry all the thunder Like it belonged to me [Final Chorus] Let them call me the bad guy If it keeps your heart light Let them line me up in the dark I’ll hold that line tonight I’ll be the bad guy If you can sleep right If they need a shadow to fight I’ll wear it for your light (for your light) [Outro] For your light I’ll wear it for your light