TELL ‘EM WHAT YOU REALLY DID

[Verse] Bet you’re sittin’ with your buddies, Actin’ like you’re some kinda saint, Tellin’ Larry, Angel, Carissa How I’m the reason for all your pain. But you forgot the little detail YOU had me in your bed for years. Funny how a coward grows a backbone When his audience appears. You said, “We ain’t never been together,” Boy, don’t make me laugh out loud. You can fool the drunk at your table, But you can’t fool this damn crowd. [Chorus] So keep playin’ hero in that story Where I’m the villain in your home… But sugar, every lie you told Just loads another bullet in my song. [Chorus] So tell ‘em what you really did, Layne — Tell ‘em how you loved me in the dark, How you told me “walk right in” And then called me crazy to break my heart. Tell ‘em how you used my hands To clean your house and calm your mind, Then shoved me off your porch one night When another girl pulled in the drive. Yeah, boy, take another shot, Talk your big talk, play the tough guy bit — But if you’re gonna tell that story… Then tell ‘em what you really did. [Verse] You said I “attacked” that girl — Hell, I never raised a hand. I just walked into the house You said was safe for me to stand. But when your lies came crashin’ down, You needed someone to blame. So you lit a match against my name Just to save your pride and shame. “Flavor of the month”? Baby, tell me — which month lasts two years? Which maid kisses you goodnight And wipes away your fears? [Chorus] You call me crazy, call me psycho, Call me anything you need… But I’m the one who knew the real you When the crowd was gone to sleep. [Chorus] So tell ‘em what you really did, Layne — Tell ‘em how I held you when you broke, How you said, “your to good for me,” And then swore that it was just a joke. Tell ‘em how you used my heart Like a tool you didn’t wanna own, How you’d whisper that you needed me Then deny me when your friends phoned. Yeah, boy, keep flappin’ your lips, But karma’s comin’ in hot and quick — If you’re gonna preach that story… Then tell ‘em what you really did. [Bridge] Maybe I should thank you For showin’ me who you really are — Just another small-town liar Playin’ loyal in the dark. But baby, here’s the difference: I ain’t afraid of the truth. You can bury me in rumors… But I’ll bury you in proof. [Verse] You wanted a ghost to blame For the wreck you made of your own life… But now that ghost is singin’ In the spotlight tonight. [Chorus] So tell ‘em what you really did, Layne — How you kissed me like a promise Then lied through your goddamn teeth. Tell ‘em how you’d come home drunk Call me “baby,” hold me tight… Yeah, boy, spin your little tale, But this is where the truth gets lit — If you’re gonna tell that story… Then tell ‘em what you really did. [Outro] And when you call me crazy next time… Make sure you say it to my face, ’Cause I’m done bein’ the woman you hide I’m the woman you can’t erase.