My Life In Word

Heart of Glass

Verse 1
I learned to smile with my hands in my pockets
Hold it together, never let it show
Built my armor out of quiet habits
Said I was fine, but you already know
I let you in through the cracks I was hiding
Swore I was stronger than all of this
But love has a way of finding the weakest
Places you never meant to give

Pre-Chorus
I’ve been steel, I’ve been stone
But you touched something brittle in my bones

Chorus
I’ve got a heart of glass
It shines, but it shatters fast
Every truth cuts deeper when it’s real
I’ve got a heart of glass
I bend, but I never last
Say you’ll stay if you see how I feel

Verse 2
I’ve learned the sound of goodbye in silence
The way a room empties after a fight
I keep replaying the words you didn’t say
Like they’re headlights trapped in my eyes
I don’t need saving, I just need honesty
No more walking on me like I won’t break
If you’re gonna hold me, hold me carefully
I’ve already lost more than I can take

Pre-Chorus
I’ve been brave, I’ve been tough
But loving you is being fragile enough

Chorus
I’ve got a heart of glass
It shines, but it shatters fast
Every truth cuts deeper when it’s real
I’ve got a heart of glass
I bend, but I never last
Say you’ll stay if you see how I feel

Bridge
If it breaks, it breaks in the open
Let it be loud, let it be clear
I’m done pretending I’m unbroken
I’d rather bleed than disappear

Chorus (Soft)
I’ve got a heart of glass
Held together by the past
And the hope you won’t let it fall
I’ve got a heart of glass
If you love me, love me last
Or don’t touch it at all

Outro
I’m not weak, I’m just honest now
That’s the bravest thing I’ve learned
If you see me, don’t turn around
This heart of glass is yours to burn—or hold.

Simona A. Brinson

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