Monster In The Mirror

(Verse 1) Heartbeat skipping on a scratched CD Every love song sounds the same to me Static whispers of a love we used to see But I’m a walking catastrophe (Pre-Chorus) Pushed you closer, then I slammed the door Shouted nothing, left you wanting more Thought I’d built these walls so high and strong But your love is the wrecking ball in this lonely song (Chorus) Didn’t want you to see the wreckage inside The twisted metal, the charred remains where my heart used to hide So I set myself ablaze, a flickering pyre Just to keep you safe from the monster I see in the mirror (Verse 2) Nineteen and reckless, that’s what they say But I’m older now, and the damage won’t fade away Every touch a spark, every word a flame I’m a wildfire waiting to happen, whispering your name (Pre-Chorus) Held you tight, then cut you with my doubt Tore us down with every whispered shout Thought the scars would scare you, push you away But your love is the lifeline I keep pushing away (Chorus) Didn’t want you to see the wreckage inside The twisted metal, the charred remains where my heart used to hide So I set myself ablaze, a flickering pyre Just to keep you safe from the monster I see in the mirror (Bridge/outro) Maybe I’m wrong, maybe love’s not a war