Hard to Believe

Verse 1 It’s hard to believe in love when all you’ve known is pain My mama said, “Don’t let it ruin you again” I’m sorry, ma, but it’s harder than it seems They promise the world, then shatter your dreams “I’m not like the rest, I’m a man, not a boy” Said he’d never hurt me — then broke me with joy "Why so much doubt? I’m not them, that’s the past" But somehow I’m the fool who trusted too fast Hook They make you feel rare, like you’re one of a kind Then leave you behind, like love’s easy to find Replace you like nothing, toss you away What’s the thrill in playing with someone that way? Verse 2 Boosting your ego, that makes you a man? Tell me your issue, I don’t understand I’m sorry, ma, I’m losing the fight Hard to believe there’s still men who treat women right One wanted two, one couldn't hear “no” One ditched me for looks — heart hollow as snow I’m mad at myself, the blame feels like mine Is it me or is love just a twisted design? Bridge (flow switches slightly) Am I stupid for wanting something real? To be loved for my soul, not just how I feel? I still believe — somewhere, he exists A man who stays, through shadows and shifts (Repeat Hook) They make you feel rare, like you’re one of a kind Then leave you behind, like love’s easy to find Replace you like nothing, toss you away What’s the thrill in playing with someone that way? Verse 3 I’m done with the games, done being played I want a love that’s honest, not just a phase To give and receive, to hold and be held Not a half-love, fake love, bought and sold I’ll find someone who’s scared to lose me But strong enough to fight and choose me I’ll love and be loved — no more fake tries These scars are lessons, not reasons to hide (Repeat Hook) They make you feel rare, like you’re one of a kind Then leave you behind, like love’s easy to find Replace you like nothing, toss you away What’s the thrill in playing with someone that way? Outro (spoken/slow rap) I will love — and I will be loved These wounds won’t bleed the way they once did True love will come, and when it does My heart will rise, not just forgive — live