MANIPULATIVE

Intro

You thought you had me in your hands,

But baby, I already understand.

Sweet little smile, hidden lies,

I see the truth behind your eyes.

Verse

You pull me close, then push away,

Changing the rules every single day.

“Trust me,” you say, but I know your game,

You play with hearts like they're just a name.

Pre-chorus

Round and round, you spin the story,

Making yourself the hero of the glory.

But I’m done being your disguise,

Tonight I'm taking back my life.

Chorus

Manipulative, manipulative,

You thought your tricks were irresistible.

But now I know, now I see,

You don't control me anymore.

Manipulative, manipulative,

Your pretty words aren't magical.

BLACKMONSTER breaking through the dark,

You can't control this heart.

Verse

You whisper secrets, call me your friend,

Then turn around and twist it again.

I played your game, I played it twice,

Now watch me walk away tonight.

Verse

Click-clack, hear my heels on the floor,

No more knocking at your door.

Fake love, fake smile, fake sympathy,

You lost your power over me.

One step, two step, watch me glow,

You don't decide where I go.

BLACKMONSTER, remember the name—

I broke the rules of your little game.

Bridge

I was afraid to say goodbye,

Afraid to leave your perfect lie.

But now the mirror shows me strong,

I knew your game all along.

Chorus

Manipulative, manipulative,

Now your words are invisible.

No more chains, no more lies,

I'm looking straight into your eyes.

Manipulative, manipulative,

You can't make me miserable.

BLACKMONSTER rising from the dark,

You can't control this heart.

Outro

You had your chance...

You lost your hold.

BLACKMONSTER—

We write our own story.