(Mmm, yeah)
I’m holding it together, but the seams are tearing apart
I’m looking in the mirror, trying to hide the stain of every tear
You’re moving like you’re innocent, but you’re the reason that I’m drowning here
I gave you every piece of me, I gave you patience like a holy vow
But you keep spinning circles in the mess you’ve made, look at us now
You push the blade a little deeper every single time you choose to lie
I’m tired of the silence, tired of the way you make me sacrifice
Mthandeni, you’re breaking me down, piece by piece
I’m trying so hard not to show the pain, I’m begging for some kind of peace
Just because I’m not your wife doesn’t mean I don’t deserve your respect
You’re leaving me with nothing but the ghosts of the love that you wrecked
Mthandeni, can you see the damage you’ve done?
I’ve been forgiving, yeah, I’ve been the one to keep the candle light alive
But you treat my heart like it’s a game you’re playing, just to satisfy your pride
You repeat the same mistakes, the same cold shadows on the floor
Does it make you feel powerful? Does it make you want a little more?
I’m reaching out for something real, but you keep closing every door
Mthandeni, you’re breaking me down, piece by piece
I’m trying so hard not to show the pain, I’m begging for some kind of peace
Just because I’m not your wife doesn’t mean I don’t deserve your respect
You’re leaving me with nothing but the ghosts of the love that you wrecked
Mthandeni, can you see the damage you’ve done?
Tell me, how would you feel if you were standing in my shoes?
Would you take the hits? Would you swallow all the pride that you refuse?
I need you to look at me, really look at me, and feel the weight
‘Cause I’m getting tired of this cycle, I’m running out of room to wait
(Oh, I’m tired, baby)
It’s not just a memory now, it’s a habit that you keep
Cutting into my spirit while I’m trying to get some sleep
My tears don’t matter to you, that’s the message that you send
I’m learning that a broken heart is hard for you to ever mend
Mthandeni, you’re breaking me down, piece by piece
I’m trying so hard not to show the pain, I’m begging for some kind of peace
Just because I’m not your wife doesn’t mean I don’t deserve your respect
You’re leaving me with nothing but the ghosts of the love that you wrecked
Mthandeni, can you see the damage you’ve done?
Yeah, you’re breaking me down
Just look at me, Mthandeni
Does my pain even matter to you?
(I need you to see, I need you to know)
I’m done, baby.