Indie pop, acoustic soul
This song explores the theme of seeing oneself through the lens of others’ expectations and judgments, reflecting the struggle to balance external perceptions with internal truths. In poignant lyrics, the narrator conveys how they feel like a character shaped by others’ narratives, yet ultimately chooses to break free from those constraints. With a melancholic yet resolute tone, the rhythm builds to a triumphant conclusion, encouraging listeners to embrace their genuine selves and write their own narratives.
Verse 1
Through their eyes, I’m a story untold,
A character dressed in glitter and gold.
But the costume itches, the mask weighs down,
I’m lost in their words, I’m starting to drown.
Chorus
Through their eyes, I’m never whole,
A puppet they play, a life they control.
But I’ll close their book, I’ll draw my line,
And see the world through these eyes of mine.
Verse 2
They told me to smile, they told me to bend,
But I found no truth at the story’s end.
Now I’m the author, the voice, the page,
Breaking free from their gilded cage.
Bridge
Their gaze can’t shape what’s mine to claim,
I’ll write my truth, I’ll own my name.
Chorus
Through their eyes, I’m never whole,
A puppet they play, a life they control.
But I’ll close their book, I’ll draw my line,
And see the world through these eyes of mine.
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