Verse 1: Both the mirror and the mask, the truth and the illusion I learned how to survive by perfecting the confusion I wore my scars like symbols, my silence like a crown Let them think I had the answers while I was breaking down Pre-Chorus: I spoke in borrowed fire, dressed my fear as fate But hear me when I say this— Chorus: I’m not a gatekeeper to grace I don’t decide who’s clean or who’s saved I’m just a man in the in-between Tryin’ not to drown in what I seem If I ever led you wrong, let me set it straight I’m not the truth—I’m just awake Caught inside the mirror’s face Of a beautiful lie Verse 2: I’ve seen how crowns get heavy when they’re made of praise How easy it is to weaponize pain If you think I walk above it, you don’t know the cost Every idol ends up lonely when the line is crossed Pre-Chorus 2: I’ve held the weight of wonder, worn the skin of fear But every shadow whispers what I need to hear Chorus: I’m not a gatekeeper to grace I don’t decide who’s clean or who’s saved I’m just a man in the in-between Tryin’ not to drown in what I seem If I ever led you wrong, let me set it straight I’m not the truth—I’m just awake Caught inside the mirror’s face Of a beautiful lie Bridge: If you’re bleeding, you’re not broken If you’re doubting, you’re not blind Love was never meant to be owned It was never mine to divide I’ve learned the beauty of surrender Even when the world deceives Sometimes the lie is lovely But only if it teaches you to leave Final Chorus / Outro: I’m not a gatekeeper to grace I don’t decide who’s clean or who’s saved I’m just a man in the in-between Tryin’ not to drown in what I seem If I ever led you wrong, let me set it straight I’m not the truth—I’m just awake Caught inside the mirror’s face Of a beautiful lie
