It's not that I and hiding on the roof or underneath your table.
It's not that I am counting down from ten or playing Hide-and-Seek.
It's not that I am thinking of the past and consequently feeling older.
It's not like I'll inherit all the Earth if I destroy the meak.

It's not that I am special, it's not that I'm indifferent,
It's not that I am cowardly or vain.
Oh, it's not that I am angry and it's not that I'm violent;
I don't objectify my pain.

Oh, but I could break you if I wanted to be cruel to you.
And I could show the world your song.
I could break you if I wanted to be cruel to you
Cause I was broken all along.

It's not that I am folding up this chair and folding up my insight.
It's not that I respect you any less for giving someone more.
Oh, it's not that I regret the things I've done, or anything I plan to.
It's not like changing after we descend will justify before.

It's not that I am stupid, it's not that I'm scheming.
It's not that I'm searching for a sign.
It's not that I am righteous, and it's not that I'm unfeeling.
I don't expect you to be mine.

Oh, but I could break you if I wanted to be cruel to you.
And I could show the world your song.
I could break you if I wanted to be cruel to you
Cause I was broken all along.

And the things that you tell me don't mean a thing if you're not scared.
And turning your back on me won't leave me weak or unprepared.

Oh, and I could break you if I wanted to be cruel to you.
And I could show the world your song.
I could break you if I wanted to be cruel to you
Cause I was broken all along, all along.

It's not like every devastating end brings a new beginning.