Crown of ashes

I packed up my things in the quiet of dawn,
Before I could break or realize you were gone.
I loved you with everything left in my chest,
But giving you all of me wasn't my best.
My hands are still shaking, the tears start to fall,
I gave you my heart, but you wanted it all.
[Chorus]
It breaks me to leave, but I’m walking away,
There’s nothing left honest for either to say.
It hurts like a dagger, it cuts to the bone,
But I’d rather be bleeding and standing alone.
You shattered my world, but you won't break my crown,
I’m crying tonight, but I’m not going down.
[Verse 2]
I trace every memory, every cold lie,
And wonder how easily you said goodbye.
I’m ruined, I’m grieving, I’m torn at the seams,
Buried beneath all our beautiful dreams.
Yet under the ashes, a ember still glows,
I’m stronger than any cold poison you chose.
[Chorus]
It breaks me to leave, but I’m walking away,
There’s nothing left honest for either to say.
It hurts like a dagger, it cuts to the bone,
But I’d rather be bleeding and standing alone.
You shattered my world, but you won't break my crown,
I’m crying tonight, but I’m not going down.
[Bridge]
So let the rain pour and let the sky cry,
This isn't a defeat, it's just my final goodbye.
I’ll mourn what we were, I’ll weep for the past,
But I finally know I am free at long last.
[Outro]
Goodbye to the pain.
Goodbye to the storm.
My heart may be cold,
But I’ll keep myself warm.
I’m broken... but I'm whole.