hey, it’s embreigh. <3 songwriting has always been my favorite way to let go of things that hurt, and i’ve spent a lot of time hidden with this song, trying to turn my feelings into something beautiful. ✨ it’s a bit of a vent about moving on from people who don't deserve your energy. it’s just the lyrics for now, but i might post a version with me singing and some pretty backing vocals soon, so stay tuned!! please be kind, i'm still learning. <3 thank you for being here. enjoy the vibes, queens. ilysm. <33 (Verse 1) Found that old photo in the back of my drawer The one where we’re laughing, but I don’t know who for ’Cause the girl in that picture, she had a heart But you traded yours in to become a work of art— Cold and plastic, sharp at the edge Always pushing me right off the ledge. (Pre-Chorus) I used to say, “That’s just how she is” Excusing the ego, the "mine" and the "his" But I took off the glasses, the tint isn’t rose Now everyone sees what everyone knows. (Chorus) You’re so mean, it’s almost a talent Keeping your ego, so perfectly balanced You talk in a circle, you walk in a lie And I’m done being the one who has to go cry Yeah, you’re a bridge that I’m happy to burn I’m a lesson that you’re never gonna learn Look in the mirror, tell me what do you see? ’Cause honestly, babe, you don’t deserve me. (Verse 2) You only call when your world starts to shake A professional at how much you can take You feed on the drama, you drink up the tea Then turn around and spill it all over me You’re a "main character" in a movie that’s bad I’m not even angry, I’m just kind of glad. (Bridge) Glad that I’m out, glad that I’m done Setting my boundaries is actually fun Go find a shadow to stand in your light I’m sleeping so much better tonight. I used to be scared of the silence without you But now I don’t have to hear stories about you The fake little smiles and the backhanded praise I’m finally breaking the ghost of your haze. You’re a lesson in what I will never become I’m finding my voice while you’re acting so numb. (Chorus) ’Cause you’re so mean, it’s almost a talent Keeping your ego so perfectly balanced You talk in a circle, you walk in a lie And I’m done being the one who has to go cry Yeah, you’re a bridge that I’m happy to burn I’m a lesson that you’re never gonna learn Look in the mirror, tell me what do you see? ’Cause honestly, babe, you don’t deserve me. (Outro) No, you don’t deserve me. Keep the "sorry," keep the fake apology. I’m better off, Cynthia. Yeah, I’m better off.
