Burn To Feel

Verse

I promised I’d stop, but I lied again

My fingers were crossed, though I tried to pretend

The lighter whispers secrets in the dark

The vow was broken before it could mend

Each time I burn, I remember the pain

I’m fourteen now, but it feels the same

The night sits heavy like a stone in my chest

The cuts remind me of a storm that won’t wane

Verse

I paint a smile, hide the truth inside

I move through the day while the hurt won’t subside

Chorus

Burn, burn, burn — to feel something at all

Cut, cut, cut — it’s the only way I call

Look closer, don’t turn your head away

I’m here, I’m hurting, I need to stay

Verse

I cover my sadness with a painted grin

I get out of bed so the world won’t see within

The cold blade hums its lonely tune

I hide the chaos that rages under skin

I’m sorry, thighs, for the marks you bear

The weight of every secret that I wear

The fire dances but cannot speak

I wish I could promise I’d always care

Verse

I paint a smile, hide the truth inside

I move through the day while the hurt won’t subside

Chorus

Burn, burn, burn — to feel something at all

Cut, cut, cut — it’s the only way I call

Look closer, don’t turn your head away

I’m here, I’m hurting, I need to stay

Chorus

Burn, burn, burn — it’s the only way to feel

Cut, cut, cut — each line reminds me I’m real

The voices echo louder than my hope

I try to mend the hollow that pain reveals

Verse

I promised, I lied, I’ll try again

Fingers crossed behind my back, my secret friend

The night waits patient, watching every scar

Maybe someday I’ll find where healing begins

Verse

I paint a smile, hide the truth inside

I move through the day while the hurt won’t subside

Chorus

Burn, burn, burn — to feel something at all

Cut, cut, cut — it’s the only way I call

Look closer, don’t turn your head away

I’m here, I’m hurting, I need to stay