Paper fold Smile

Lyrics [Verse 1] You wanted perfect hands Perfect grades Perfect smile I learned to fold myself Like paper For a while You loved the guests The trophies The praise The polished things I brought my heart You looked away [Pre-Chorus] I tried and tried To earn your eyes I wore your rules Like church clothes I cut my tears I bit my tongue Still I was the one You could not hold [Chorus] You loved everything but me Everything but me You loved everything but me (Everything but me) I was right there On my knees You loved everything but me Everything but me [Verse 2] Now I’m grown With my own name My own rent My own scars But your house Still lives in me Like a bruise Under glass I can build A whole bright life I can laugh I can leave Still that little girl In the doorway Waits for what You won’t give [Pre-Chorus] I tried and tried To earn your eyes I wore your rules Like church clothes I cut my tears I bit my tongue Still I was the one You could not hold [Chorus] You loved everything but me Everything but me You loved everything but me (Everything but me) I was right there On my knees You loved everything but me Everything but me [Bridge] Say I’m enough Just once Say my name Like it matters But the wound Got roots And the roots Got fatter I forgive For my peace Not for you Not for us Still the hurt Won’t sleep It wakes up In my blood [Chorus] You loved everything but me Everything but me You loved everything but me (Everything but me) I was right there On my knees You loved everything but me Everything but me