Let me start by being clear You wanted me on a shelf Pretty, quiet, nothing else I was your good-luck charm Hand on your arm, calm You gave me nights that burned But nothing I could learn Pleasure without a trace Of a smile on your face I told myself it’s fine What I wanted was a different line Now I see the trade I made Gave my time, took the shade You got shine, I got fade That ain’t love, that’s a parade I’m walking out, no need to fight I was wrong to think I liked Being something you display And put away at the end of the day You don’t get to keep my name Self-possession over comfort Take your pleasure, keep the game I was grateful, you were bored You gave presents, I applaud But nothing lasted past the night No respect past the appetite Now I see the part I played Thought I wanted what you made But being wanted isn’t love It’s a mirror, not enough Now I see the trade I made Gave my time, took the shade You got shine, I got fade That ain’t love, that’s a parade I’m walking out, no need to fight I was wrong to think I liked Being something you display And put away at the end of the day You don’t get to keep my name Self-possession over comfort Take your pleasure, keep the game I don’t owe you a goodbye There's the door swinging wide I was in it for the wrong reasons too Thought your wanting made me true Now I know what I’m worth Not the frame, not the earth A woman walking clear No more decoration here (Yeah) (No more) (You had your turn) (I’m gone)
