Ghost

Verse 1 Mama’s smile is poison sweet, Cuts me down when I try to speak. She says “I love you” with sharpened teeth, Leaves me bleeding underneath. Pre-Chorus Stepfather’s arms, they feel like chains, Pretend warmth but it’s all staged. He plays the part, rehearsed embrace, But I see the cracks in his face. Chorus And my dad’s a ghost in the living room, A shadow I never got to know. He left when I was only three, Now the silence is raising me. Life’s not right, it’s breaking slow, I’m haunted by the love I’ll never hold. Verse 2 Mama’s voice is thunder loud, Every word designed to drown. She builds a cage with guilt and shame, And tells me I’m the one to blame. Pre-Chorus Stepfather’s touch, it feels so fake, Plastic love that bends, then breaks. He says “I care” but I can’t believe, It’s just another mask he weaves. Chorus And my dad’s a ghost in the living room, A shadow I never got to know. He left when I was only three, Now the silence is raising me. Life’s not right, it’s breaking slow, I’m haunted by the love I’ll never hold. Bridge Photographs with empty frames, Memories I’ll never claim. I reach for him in dreams at night, But wake to a world that isn’t right. Final Chorus My dad’s a ghost in the living room, A shadow carved into my soul. Mama’s venom, stepdad’s lies, I’m left alone to realize— Life’s not right, it’s breaking slow, I’m haunted by the love I’ll never