[Verse 1] You built it up so neat Folded it by hand I came in like a storm With a grin and a plan I pressed too hard again Watched the seams come loose You held that little frame Like it was bulletproof [Pre-Chorus] But I don't do fragile I don't move slow When I want something I let it show [Chorus] Shattering expectations Tearing paper hearts Shattering expectations I tore right through the art You said, "be gentle" I said, "watch me start" Shattering expectations Tearing paper hearts [Verse 2] You kept yours on a shelf Mine stayed in my hands Creased from every gamble Scarred from where I land I learned the hard way Soft can cut too A careful kind of damage Still leaves a bruise [Pre-Chorus] But I don't do fragile I don't move slow When I want something I let it show [Chorus] Shattering expectations Tearing paper hearts Shattering expectations I tore right through the art You said, "be gentle" I said, "watch me start" Shattering expectations Tearing paper hearts [Bridge] Maybe I was reckless Maybe you were scared Two hands, one fire And nobody prepared Now the glitter's gone And the cuts still show But even paper hearts Tell the truth when they go [Final Chorus] Shattering expectations Tearing paper hearts Shattering expectations I tore right through the art You said, "be gentle" I said, "watch me start" Shattering expectations Tearing paper hearts
