[Verse 1] Showed up dressed like a king Offered me a paper ring Said, “Baby, I can make you mine Just give me all of your time” There was somethin’ in the air I couldn’t quite tell Always wonderin’ if I was Already in hell I wore your black for years So why’m I still in tears? You promised diamonds and gold, a constant thrill in my soul But I’ve felt your hands closed tight—now I’m letting go [Pre-Chorus] A light cut through the darkness And it didn’t look like you Didn’t slither, wasn’t shiny Didn’t sell me half a truth Something clean, something wild Something I can’t fake Now I’ve seen enough that I Can’t stay [Chorus 1] I won’t wear your ring I won’t be your bride Keep your empty promises Your dressed-up lies You built it on a hook Every deal a trap I’ve seen something better now I ain’t comin’ back [Verse 2] So tell your little shadows quit knockin’ at my door I ain’t buyin’ what you’re sellin’, I don’t need it anymore You can keep your empty crowns and your spotlight highs Every “yes” you ever gave me came with a disguise You had me chasin’ mirrors, callin’ dust “my worth” Every step I took for you drove me in the dirt No strings, no games, no chains dressed up as free And I’d burn your whole kingdom just to go see [Pre-Chorus 2] Yeah, I heard a different voice Didn’t bargain, didn’t bend Didn’t need to break me down Just to pull me in Now your power feels small And your throne looks fake I don’t know Him all the way But I’ll know Him when I see His face [Chorus 2 — STOP-TIME DROP BEFORE THE HOOK] I won’t wear your ring I won’t be your bride You can keep your pretty poison I’m not drinkin’ tonight All your sugar turns to ash Every kiss is a lie I’ve seen something better now— (AUDIO DROP / STOP-TIME / CLOSE-MIC) Today, I'm taking back my life So, read between the lines! (FULL BAND SLAMS BACK IN) [Bridge] I don’t know His name yet But I felt Him in the light Didn’t reach to take control Didn’t try to win a fight If He’s mercy, if He’s truth If He’s everything you’re not Then I’m runnin’ from your fire To whatever He’s got [Final Chorus] I won’t wear your ring I won’t be your bride Devil, you can keep your kingdom I’m walkin’ out alive You can call me what you want Say I lost my mind But I’ve seen enough to know I was never yours to bind Ain’t got time to linger I’m done with your disguise I’m goin’ where the light is— Lord, teach me tonight
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