(1st verse)

You said you like the way I tie my hair
The messy bun I didn't know was there
You made me laugh I let my guard down
But now your words just echo in this town
You wanted someone bold, someone free
But all I ever was, was just me.
I tried to twist myself into what you'd adore
But every time I changed you wanted more

(Chorus)

I was almost enough, but not quite right
Too quiet in the day, too soft at night
I painted my skies the colors you choose
But lost all my shades just to keep you amused

(2nd verse)

You liked my voice when it sang low
But you turned away when it dared to grow
I dimmed my lights so yours could shine
But in the dark I couldn't find mine
I read all the books you said were the best
Changed how I spoke, how I dressed
But no matter how much of myself I'd lose
I couldn't be the girl you wanted to choose.

(Chorus)

I was almost enough, but not quite right
Too quiet in the day, too soft at night
I painted my skies the colors you choose
But lost al my shades just to keep you amused.

(Outro)
What's the cost of being loved by you?
A thousand pieces of someone I never knew
I filled your world but you left mine bare
Now I'm learning to breathe in my own air.