On My Own

Carried you across the nation

But my modesty wouldn’t cave in

Until now I’d hold my breath

But no need when you broke the pact

I’d open doors, you’d close them

Behind when I wasn’t looking

I’d clean up your mess

But now I get to sweep you under the rug

So I’ll erase your name

Start again

Make it clear

So there’s no more question

Words are empty

Now they know

Erase your name

And do it again

On my own

I’d have ideas, you’d claim them

Behind if I wasn’t looking

You’re colder than winter

But now I’m smiling under the sun

A picture of me standing next to you

Woke to find I’m a cheap headline

After years I spent breaking stereotypes

Now my skin’s stained

I’ll shed and do it again.