His Mother's House

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I met you in the middle of your almost-laugh You sold me a future wrapped in half and half I kept a seat for two you kept your room at her place I was loving your potential while you stalled in the same space [Pre-Chorus] You said, "Just one more week" Then another came Every promise got smaller Every fight took my name I was bending like wire trying to make us fit While you stood at the doorway never crossing it [Chorus] I’m done with your maybe done with your storm Done with your hands when they turn to a wall I wanted a life you wanted a cage Now I’m leaving the fire before it takes my face (leave it, leave it) I’m done with your maybe [Verse 2] Your mama called the shots like she lived in my bed I was playing your wife while she stayed in your head You’d come back sweet after the bruises and blame Say sorry in circles then do it again I learned every pattern every tear, every trick How you’d hurt me, then hug me like that fixed it quick [Pre-Chorus] You made my love feel heavy made my truth feel small Turned the whole house sideways then denied it all I was angry, I was shaking I was fighting for us But you kept me in the wreckage calling damage "trust" [Chorus] I’m done with your maybe done with your storm Done with your hands when they turn to a wall I wanted a life you wanted a cage Now I’m leaving the fire before it takes my face (goodbye, goodbye) I’m done with your maybe [Bridge] I don’t hate you I hate what I became Waiting for your courage wearing all your shame You can stay where you’re stuck in that house you won’t leave I’m taking back my breathing I’m taking back me [Final Chorus] I’m done with your maybe done with your storm Done with your hands when they turn to a wall I wanted a life you wanted a cage Now I’m leaving the fire before it takes my face (leave it, leave it) I’m done with your maybe