[Verse 1] You smiled like it meant something And I believed you

[Verse 1] You smiled like it meant something And I believed you You said, “You're easy to talk to” Like it was nothing new I held back every word That might’ve crossed the line But silence can be louder Than a love you never find [Verse 2] You'd stay ‘til the sun rose Shoes by the door Laughed at my dumb jokes Then asked for more Of course I hoped you’d feel it Of course I played it cool You kept saying “we're just close” And I kept playing the fool [Chorus] But this was never about you It was what you made me feel Like maybe I was beautiful Like maybe this was real It was the breath I couldn’t catch Every time you looked my way But I know now — You were never gonna stay [Verse 3] I saw you with her downtown And smiled like it was fine You said, “Hey, you’d like her” I said, “I’m sure I might” But walking home alone Felt heavier that night Like I’d just buried something That never had the right [Chorus] No, this was never about you You were just the spark That lit a truth inside me In the quiet, in the dark It was the dream I let unravel Just to feel close to a flame You didn’t owe me anything But I still whispered your name [Bridge] I don’t hate you — That would be easier I just wish you hadn’t meant so much Without meaning to [Final Chorus] This was never about you It was the way I came undone Wanting something more From someone running from love You’ll forget me in a moment But I’ll remember this whole year Not because you loved me But because you were near [Outro] So go, be who you are And I’ll try to be that too Because this was never about you It was always Something I had to prove.