[Verse 1] Polite little ghost in the hallway Sugar on my teeth when I say your name Folded hands Iron in my fingers Smile so wide that the edges sting Every “sorry” tastes like rust now Every “it’s fine” claws at my tongue You say “you’re so sweet” as you pass me You don’t see the cracks I’ve dug [Chorus] I’m losing control (losing control) Kindness cracking down the middle of my throat “Such a nice girl” That tape keeps skipping in my skull Lip-gloss grin starts to flicker Twist See the pretty paint peel off my wrists I’m losing control Control While the kindness mask glitches and goes cold [Verse 2] Small talk like glass in my pockets Every “how are you?” cuts my hands I nod on cue Mannequin motion But my shadow won’t obey the plan Hear my voice break into feedback Two tones fighting in my chest One says “be gentle Be good Be gracious” The other one laughs and wants what’s left [Chorus] I’m losing control (losing control) Kindness cracking down the middle of my throat “Such a nice girl” That tape keeps skipping in my skull Lip-gloss grin starts to flicker Twist See the pretty paint peel off my wrists I’m losing control Control While the kindness mask glitches and goes cold [Bridge] [beat drops to fractured Echoing pulse] What if I don’t nod? What if I don’t yield? What if all this sugar Starts to rot and peel? If I bare my teeth And they’re not clean white? If I say the thing That keeps me up at night? [Chorus] I’m losing control (losing control) Kindness cracking down the middle of my throat “Such a nice girl” That tape keeps skipping in my skull Lip-gloss grin starts to flicker Twist See the pretty paint peel off my wrists I’m losing control Control While the kindness mask glitches and goes cold [Outro] Static in my “thank you” Error in my “please” You wanted something gentle Now you’re staring at the teeth
