Intro) (The sound of a heavy oxygen mask breathing... hiss, hiss... then a low, steady pulse) Welcome to the ward, where the truth goes to die Under fluorescent lights and a "BFF" lie You’re the visitor sitting by my bed While you’re rewiring every wire in my head. (Verse 1) In this Permanent ICU, the walls are closing in You say you have a crush, like it’s not a sin To hold my hand while you’re unplugging the air To say you "love" me while you’re going nowhere You kept it hidden because you were "too afraid" But look at the mess and the debt that you made You’re dating her, but you’re staring at me While my vitals are dropping to a place you can't see. (Pre-Chorus) My breathing gets shallow, the pressure is real You’re twisting the truth like it’s part of the deal I’m looking at proof, you’re looking at me Saying "I didn't do it" so desperately You’re rewiring my brain to doubt what I know While the monitor starts to drop dangerously low. (Chorus) And I’m flatlining now, the screen’s going cold Because your "love" is a story that’s already old I’m a straight line of static, a long, lonely beep While you’ve got secrets that you’re trying to keep My ex did this damage, he broke me three times Now you’re the lead actor in the same toxic crimes The monitor’s screaming, the rhythm is gone You’re the one holding the blade I’m leaning on. (Verse 2) The ICU is loud with the sound of your "I love you" But I’m looking at the chart and it’s turning me blue You say you'd date me if you didn't have her? While you treat my anxiety like a blur? You want to be my "crush" but you won't be my friend You want the beginning but you're causing the end I’m flatlining, Landon, I’m flatlining, you I’m dying in a room that you turned into a zoo. (Bridge) (Music gets fast and frantic, like a medical emergency) CODE RED in the hallway, the nurses are running But you’re just standing there, looking so stunning Saying "I didn't do it" while the blood's on the floor Saying "I love you" as you walk out the door You’re a manipulator in a doctor’s coat Taking the lifeboats and leaving me afloat I flatlined. I’m gone. The pulse didn't stay. You’re the one who threw the paddles away! Pre-Chorus) My breathing gets shallow, the pressure is real You’re twisting the truth like it’s part of the deal I’m looking at proof, you’re looking at me Saying "I didn't do it" so desperately You’re rewiring my brain to doubt what I know While the monitor starts to drop dangerously low. (Chorus) And I’m flatlining now, the screen’s going cold Because your "love" is a story that’s already old I’m a straight line of static, a long, lonely beep While you’ve got secrets that you’re trying to keep My ex did this damage, he broke me three times Now you’re the lead actor in the same toxic crimes The monitor’s screaming, the rhythm is gone You’re the one holding the blade I’m leaning on. (Verse 3) The IV is dripping with "I’m sorrys" and "please," But I’m still the one down here on my knees. You say you have a crush, that you want to be mine, While you’re watching my pulse fall below the line. It’s an ego trip for you, a way to stay relevant, While my social anxiety makes me feel irrelevant. You’re dating another but keeping me on a chain, Treating my heartbreak like it’s part of the game. (Verse 4) A flatline isn’t quiet, it’s a deafening sound, It’s the feeling of my world hitting the ground. You say I’m "too stressed" to be in your space, Then tell me you "love" me with a straight face. That’s the same cold poison my ex used to pour, And I’m not gonna lie on this cold tile floor. You’re not "too anxious" to tell me you care, You’re just too manipulative to be fair. (Bridge 2) (The music slows down, sounding distant and underwater) Check the chart, check the monitor, check the proof, But you’d rather stay under your lying roof. I’m gasping for air while you’re holding the mask, Ignoring the only question I ask. If you love me so much, why am I dying? If we’re best friends forever, why are you lying? The ICU lights are starting to fade, I’m walking away from the mess that you made. (Final Chorus) And I’m flatlining now, the screen’s going cold, Because your "love" is a story that’s already old. I’m a straight line of static, a long, lonely beep, While you’ve got secrets that you’re trying to keep. My ex did this damage, he broke me three times, Now you’re the lead actor in the same toxic crimes. The monitor’s screaming, the rhythm is gone, You’re the one holding the blade I’m leaning on. (Outro) (The flatline tone becomes a single, high-pitched note) Keep your girlfriend. Keep your "I love you too." I’m signing the papers, on the friendship, i can’t leave this ICU. Just for you to manipulate me You’re not a cure, you’re the reason I’m clinically dead I’m taking back every word that you said. (Flatline...) (Silent...) I'm checked out of the friendship goodbye so called Bestie
