Pretense (Remixed/Remastered)

I'll take it inwards where no one sees

While you find solace atop the trees

And after all of this

I still find it hard to breathe

I taught myself things you never did

You need a spine like I need a skin

But neither will ever happen

How dare you guilt me

For not sticking around as if you ever did for me?

I'll leave you in the dark with a broken flashlight

You left me with a choice and a pretense

I will not follow in your footsteps

I'll find a face to call my own

Because the mask you wear is all I've ever known

Consider this a repercussion of the actions

Which you were never properly punished for

Due to an overbearing demeanor

Brought on by your own self-awareness

Your credibility is an half-empty glass of saltwater

That I watch you spill over and over and over again

Go ahead, make me the bad guy

How dare you guilt me

For not sticking around as if you ever did for me?

I'll leave you in the dark with a broken flashlight

You left me with a choice and a pretense

So I'll take what strength I have left

If you can call it that (If you can call it that)

And I'll give you time to reflect

Then you can call me back (Then you can call me back)

How dare you guilt me

For not sticking around as if you ever did for me?

I'll leave you in the dark with a broken flashlight

You left me with a choice and a pretense

You left me with a choice and a pretense

You left me with a choice and a pretense