Mintz Trauma

*Verse 1* I walked through the doors with my head held high, Thought I found a home where I could touch the sky. But you watched every move like I was on trial, Cut me down for a drink and a different style. *Pre-Chorus* You said it was love, said it was growth, But it felt like a cage, and you held the ropes. Now I see clearer, through all of the smoke— You weren’t saving me, just tightening the yoke. *Chorus* Rabbi, why’d you throw me away? Just ‘cause I lived my truth a different way? You smiled, then turned your back so fast— Now I’m picking up the pieces of the past. You preached trust, then slammed the door, Left me lying shattered on the floor. You said you cared, but it was an act— You broke your word, and stabbed my back. *Verse 2* Told me my haircut spoke too loud, Like faith was only for the crowd. You judged by looks, ignored my pain, Pushed me out, like I was shame. *Bridge* I gave you respect, I gave you my time, Just to be thrown out for crossing a line. Not a moment of grace, not a second to hear— Only silence, rejection, and fear. *Chorus* Rabbi, why’d you throw me away? Just ‘cause I lived my truth a different way? You smiled, then turned your back so fast— Now I’m picking up the pieces of the past. You preached trust, then slammed the door, Left me lying shattered on the floor. You said you cared, but it was an act— You broke your word, and stabbed my back. *Outro* Now I’m out here, but I’m still me, Stronger than your narrow decree. I’ll wear my scars like armor true— What you destroyed, I’ll build anew.