I've finally shaken off the monkeys from my back

They no longer have control over me

I've made the decision that they won't ruin my future

I'm leaving them where they should be

I can't say that new pretty birds won't catch my eye

I may be aware but I'm not dead

My guard will stay high, but some may slip by

But they won't stay in my head

This is my empty song to erase all the wrong ones I let in

They've been the thorn in my side for too long

This is my empty song to delete all the hurt that made me bend

I release their hold so I can move on

I've finally opened my eyes and decided to say goodbye

To the false desires that kept me up at night

I've finally turned my back to all that hurt and all their lies

I may make mistakes, but my eyes are open wide

And I can't say that new pretty birds won't catch my eye

I may be aware but I'm not dead

My guard will stay high, but some may slip by

But they won't stay in my head

This is my empty song to erase all the wrong ones I let in

They've been the thorn in my side for too long

This is my empty song to delete all the hurt that made me bend

I release their hold so I can move on

This is my empty song to erase all the wrong ones I let in

They've been the thorn in my side for too long

This is my empty song to delete all the hurt that made me bend

I release their hold so I can move on

Tonight, I'm closing the door on the past 6 years

All the disappointments, hurt and tears

Tonight, I'm looking forward to brighter days

New faces will help me to put their ugly away

I can't say that new pretty birds won't catch my eye

I may be aware but I'm not dead

My guard will stay high, but some may slip by

But they won't stay in my head

This is my empty song to erase all the wrong ones I let in

They've been the thorn in my side for too long

This is my empty song to delete all the hurt that made me bend

I release their hold so I can move on

This is my empty song to erase all the wrong ones I let in

They've been the thorn in my side for too long

This is my empty song to delete all the hurt that made me bend

I release their hold so I can move on

This is my empty song to erase all the wrong ones I let in

They've been the thorn in my side for too long