Verse 1]
You call me up
Past midnight
Half alive
Say you’re fine
But your tongue tastes like a lie
Ash on the counter
Half a plan
Half a fight
You keep circling
Round the thing you won’t ignite
[Pre-Chorus]
You say
“It’s nothing
I’m just tired
But your hands give you away
Every habit
Every silence
Screaming every word you’re scared to say
[Chorus]
You’re burning
Burning
On the inside where I can’t reach
Slow turning
Turning
All your truth into steam
You’re burning
Burning
Like a secret under your skin
I’m learning
Learning
How it feels to watch you give in
[Verse 2]
You pace the room
Leave footprints in the dark
Every doubt
Casting shadows on your heart
Laugh like you meant it
Then you swallow it whole
Play the hero
With a cracked and shaking soul
[Pre-Chorus]
You say
“I’m fine
Let’s change the subject
But your eyes are going glass
Every joke a little sharper
Cutting deeper than you’ll ever ask
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
If you let it breathe
It doesn’t have to blaze
We could name the fear
Watch it slowly fade
But you hold your breath
Till your ribs feel like a cage
Baby
Let it out
Before you disappear in the flames
[Chorus]
