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Artist: Pale Waves
Canonical path: /pale-waves/the-hard-way
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The Hard Way
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The Hard Way
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We were just strangers
Didn’t know your name but
I could tell you were good at hiding your pain
The ones you kept closest
Didn’t even notice
But I saw your heartache yet I stayed away
And lately it’s haunting me I didn’t protect you
Your skin was still thickening but I just assumed
That you were okay
But I learnt the hard way
Thought it wasn’t my place
But I learnt the hard way
You left us too soon
Such pain they put you through
Only felt safe in your room
Needed someone to turn to
A delicate flower
They took all power
And got in your head before you could even bloom
But lately it’s haunting me I didn’t protect you
Your skin was still thickening but I just assumed
That you were okay
But I learnt the hard way
Thought it wasn’t my place
But I learnt the hard way
Pretending everything’s ok
I should’ve taken on your weight
Then I wouldn’t have to learn the hard way
And why does someone have to lose?
And why did that have to be you?
Wish I didn't have to learn the hard way
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