Burned to the Ground | Song Lyrics Written by Me

Burned to the Ground

Opening up for me is so damn hard.

The first to get me to let down my guard.

For hours every night we would like to talk.

Sometimes much later than three or four o'clock.

I've never been this easy to excite.

You've got me soaring higher than a kite.

Hop on, let's play some more games of Fortnite.

And we can stay awake well past midnight.

For you, I would watch that movie Twilight.

And I'm certain, dozens of songs I'll write.

At first, you always kept me at arm's length.

It took some time for you to come around.

Your presence brought me immense hope and strength.

In you, peace is what I finally found.

Now I'm sad and I really want to cry.

But I can't seem to make even one sound.

Can't believe you forced me to say goodbye.

In the end, you burned it all to the ground.

Did you forget about that trip we planned?

Relaxing on the beach in the warm sand.

I'd get you a glass of sweet tea to drink.

And buy you a cute blouse in pastel pink.

Tried to convince me I'm no good for you.

Even though you and I know that's not true.

Perfect or not, I love you through and through.

This painful parting came out of the blue.

It's giving me a sense of déjà vu.

Hearing you wish me a heartfelt adieu.

At first, you always kept me at arm's length.

It took some time for you to come around.

Your presence brought me immense hope and strength.

In you, peace is what I finally found.

Now I'm sad and I really want to cry.

But I can't seem to make even one sound.

Can't believe you forced me to say goodbye.

In the end, you burned it all to the ground.

Promised you would not hang me out to dry.

Now you won't allow me another try.

And you didn't even bother to reply.

It's that easy for you to disappear.

Without leaving behind a souvenir.

Please come back, I'm waiting for you right here.

See your spirit slowly pulling away.

All the skies that surround me look so gray.

The manifestation of my worst fear.

You refuse to look me straight in the eye.

Of course, I'm holding back every damn tear.

Because I'm supposed to be the tough guy.

After everything, I want to ask why.

But I can't seem to make even one sound.

It felt real to me, but it was a lie.

In the end, you burned it all to the ground.