[Intro – low Rhodes + muted guitar plucks, mic breath FX] [One note hums under the surface, barely audible tension] [Voice: low, worn, almost talking to herself] [Verse 1 – breathy, held-back delivery over sparse chords] You liked me better when I spoke less Easier to win when I don’t protest You called me “deep” when I bit my tongue Then rolled your eyes when I said too much You said, “Why are you always so tense?” But I bent so far I forgot what straight meant You made a home out of my doubt Then blamed me when the lights went out [Chorus 1 – still restrained, but stronger tone, full band enters gently] You took the only words I speak Then said I’m quiet, said I’m weak You built a cage and called it kind Now you’re shocked I’ve lost my mind You took the only words I speak And taught me not to think [Verse 2 – firmer vocal tone, piano gets punchier, drums tap sharper] You loved the version I edited down No anger, no mess, no battleground You drank my fire like borrowed wine Then left me tipsy on your timeline You liked to talk, but never heard I dressed my pain in careful words You nodded like you understood But you never asked if I actually could [Chorus 2 – full volume increase, backing vocals growl, bass walks harder] You took the only words I speak Then asked why I don’t sound unique You turned my questions into fog Then preached about your wounded dog You took the only words I speak Now all I do is weep [Bridge – explosive, half-shouted, chaotic rhythm underneath] And still you say “You could’ve just told me.” Told YOU?! I screamed in metaphors I bled in quiet lines I shrunk myself to fit your stage — and you still needed the spotlight! [Final Chorus – full band, distorted guitar enters, voice cracking with fire] You took the only words I speak Ripped the tears right off my cheek You drained the breath from every sound And buried me beneath your ground You took the only words I speak AND THEN YOU ASKED ME TO BE SWEET?! [Outro – chaos collapses: drums stop, voice raw, barely melodic, single phrase:] You. Wanna. Be. Forgiven? [LONG PAUSE – guitar buzzes] Start by listening. [Cut to silence — no fade]
