[Verse 1] I cut the tag off every warning sign Run past the last train, cross the painted line You say, “Slow down,” but my hands already fly I laugh too loud so you won’t ask me why [Pre-Chorus] I make a mess, then call it being free You know the part I hide from everybody [Chorus] I’m a paper crown in a hurricane Still I keep my name, still I take the blame If I break the room just to feel alive Hold my sleeve, don’t let me call it fine I’m not made of glass, I just crack too fast Say it to my face: this can’t always last [Verse 2 - Rap] Red pen, black list, crossed-out plans Loose change, bus card, ink on my hands I say “I’m good” with a practiced grin Then I kick the door when you let me in No brakes, all nerve, little sleep Big brave mouth, small promises to keep You hear the joke, but you miss the plea I’m making a scene so you’ll look at me [Pre-Chorus] I make a mess, then call it being free You know the part I hide from everybody [Chorus] I’m a paper crown in a hurricane Still I keep my name, still I take the blame If I break the room just to feel alive Hold my sleeve, don’t let me call it fine I’m not made of glass, I just crack too fast Say it to my face: this can’t always last [Bridge - Spoken] You don’t have to chase me. Just stay until I stop pretending this is fun. I know I keep turning every open hand into a dare. I’m trying to learn the difference. [Final Chorus] I’m a paper crown in a hurricane Still I keep my name, still I take the blame If I break the room, stay here by my side Tell me I can change and still be mine I’m not made of glass, I can mend at last Say it to my face: I don’t have to crash [Outro] I don’t have to crash I don’t have to crash
