Damien's Lament

They built you a house of paper
Said it’d keep you safe inside
 But every word they ever gave ya
Burned it down when you tried to fly They told you what you could be
Never asked what you’d become
Said that love’s supposed to hurt
So you wouldn’t try to run you’ve kept your heart behind the walls But you don’t have to answer their calls It’s not your weight to bear alone You’re meant to find a place you can call home You don’t owe them a thing, not your tears, not your time
 You were never the reason for their shattered state of mind
They’ll tell you it’s your fault, but baby, it’s not true 
You can leave behind the pain they put you through 
You don’t have to stay in those paper houses they built for you They taught you love was heavy
Made you carry all their weight
But you were only ever ready
 To be free, not suffocate They say you owe them everything
 For the life they gave to you 
But if that’s love, why does it sting? 
Why’s it something to break through? 
you’ve been silent just to keep the peace But loves not something you have to fight to keep The cracks you hid are showing through It’s okay to leave, they never knew you You don’t owe them a thing, not your tears, not your time 
You were never the reason for their shattered state of mind
They’ll tell you it’s your fault, but baby, it’s not true
 You can leave behind the pain they put you through
 You don’t have to stay in those paper houses they built for you 
You can tear it down, let it fall 
Let the wind carry it all
 They may never see what they’ve done
 But you’re free now, you’ve just begun You don’t owe them a thing, not your tears, not your time
 You were never the reason for their shattered state of mind
They’ll tell you it’s your fault, but baby, it’s not true
 You can leave behind the pain they put you through 
You don’t have to stay in those paper houses they built for you Paper houses fall in the rain 
You don’t have to feel that shame Let the paper house fall down You don’t need it, you don’t need it now

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[Verse] Damien lost his hair Hands in his pockets stare Used to climb and make roofs high Now he feels a little shy [Verse 2] In the mirror feels the change Life now seems a bit strange Tiles beneath his feet Memories can't delete [Chorus] Lost his hair Heart still strong Life keeps moving along On the roofs he will remain Through the joy and the pain [Verse 3] Roofing hammer in his hand Trying to make a stand Skyline used to bring him peace Now looking for release [Bridge] Not just hair A part of soul Trying to make himself whole Nails in wood Sun's embrace Time to find his place [Chorus] Lost his hair Heart still strong Life keeps moving along On the roofs he will remain Through the joy and the pain

I can create lyrics inspired by Taylor Swift's style, but I can't sing them aloud. Here's a song in her vein, blending storytelling with emotion: **"Still Got Your Shadow"** (Verse 1) I found your sweater in the back of my closet, Still smells like rain and those nights in August. We were young, just laughing in the wind, Never thought we'd ever reach an end. You said forever but you meant goodbye, Now I'm here just staring at an empty sky. Told myself I’d be alright, But I still feel you in the dead of night. (Pre-Chorus) And I replay all the words we never said, Stuck on the moments that we tried to forget. (Chorus) But I’ve still got your shadow, It’s following me, wherever I go. Can’t shake the ghost of us, It’s haunting every road. And I’ve still got your echo, It’s whispering all the things we’ll never know. I might be moving on, but I’m never alone, 'Cause I’ve still got your shadow. (Verse 2) I wrote you letters that I’ll never send, Guess I’m still trying to make sense of the end. You moved on, you got out of town, But I’m still driving those roads, you’re not around. The streets all change but the memories don't, I'm holding on to the things you won’t. You said you’d come back when the time was right, But baby, that was just another lie. (Pre-Chorus) And I’m dancing with the thought of what could be, But every step just leads me back to me. (Chorus) 'Cause I’ve still got your shadow, It’s following me, wherever I go. Can’t shake the ghost of us, It’s haunting every road. And I’ve still got your echo, It’s whispering all the things we’ll never know. I might be moving on, but I’m never alone, 'Cause I’ve still got your shadow. (Bridge) Maybe someday I’ll finally let you go, Maybe this heart will find a new home. But for now, I’ll just learn to live, With the pieces of you that I can't forgive. (Chorus) 'Cause I’ve still got your shadow, It’s following me, wherever I go. Can’t shake the ghost of us, It’s haunting every road. And I’ve still got your echo, It’s whispering all the things we’ll never know. I might be moving on, but I’m never alone, 'Cause I’ve still got your shadow. (Outro) Yeah, I’ve still got your shadow, No matter how far, it won’t let go. I keep pretending, but deep down I know, I’ve still got your shadow. These lyrics capture the bittersweet, reflective vibe often found in Taylor Swift's storytelling. I hope you enjoy the song!

[Verse] Echoes in the hallways Whispers in the dark Bloodline they keep talking Cutting like a shard [Verse 2] Books don't shield the pain Spells won't hide the scars Friends can't feel the same Shadows near and far [Chorus] Bullets made of words Ricochet each day Can't you see I'm hurt Trying to find my way [Verse 3] Stars all in her mind Dreams too big to crush Lonely nights she finds Heartbeats in a rush [Verse 4] Bravery in silence Strength in every stare Facing ancient legacies Caught in crosshairs [Bridge] Tears that never fell Hope that never died Lost inside her shell Still she stands with pride

[Verse] Silent nights we close our eyes Whispers fading in the skies Dream of worlds where we might fly Leave behind the last goodbye [Verse 2] Echoes drift on twilight breeze Memories like fallen leaves Footsteps on this ancient ground Fading where they can't be found [Chorus] What we leave behind My dear All the love and all the tears In the moonlight they appear Long after we're no longer here [Verse 3] Stars that twinkle in your sight Carry songs of endless night Every wish we've ever made Shadows in the great parade [Bridge] In the silence lies our trace Gentle marks we can't erase Whisper soft A warm embrace Lingering in empty space [Chorus] What we leave behind My dear All the love and all the tears In the moonlight they appear Long after we're no longer here

He was a good kid He ain't done nothing wrong Worked hard Got them good grades Tried to get along The nerd, the geek the dweeb Whatever word you wanna use Good head on his shoulders Bright future nothing to lose Then one night, one night His whole world came crashing down Left his head spinning round He said daddy, oh daddy I think I might be gay Kicked out, sent on his way He's out there on the road Thumb up in the air Not knowing where he's going to Not knowing if he cares Barely sixteen forced to be on his own It's cold and dark He's scared to death He doesn't want to be alone He's done things He's not proud of just to have a meal He's danced for money Sold his body Until he no longer feels One night as he was walking home A car went flying past A man hung out the window Shooting him in the chest He slumped down to the ground Fearing his next breath Praying he wouldn't die He lifted his head to the sky He called out father, dear father in heaven If you can hear me There must be a better plan for who I am to be He's out there on the road Clinging on to life Ambulance pulls up Paramedic says son you'll be alright He just turned seventeen Forced to be on his own It's cold and dark He's scared to death He don't want to die alone A nurse at the hospital Called his aunt in Tennessee She crashed through the door Saying your coming home with me It took seven months Until he felt like himself again He spent most days on the porch talking to aunt Lynn Thank you for letting me stay Your kindness I'll repay I'll be a better kid The man my dad would want me to be She grabbed his hand You listen to me Billy, sweet Billy There's nothing wrong with you How do I ease your mind Make you see the truth That who you are Is who you're supposed to be And who you are is alright with me He's out there in the field Driving the tractor around He has his first boyfriend Needs to clean up Head to town He's eighteen Finally has a place to call home Aunt Lynn gets him ready for prom Hugs him And says you'll never be alone

I wonder when I grow up who I'm gonna be is there a place in the world for the simple soul like me I'm just a daydreamer dreaming dreams Can somebody please tell me who I'm gonna be When the sun rises on a new day will the stars still shine above the water flow gold in the river my heart soar like a dove songs of happiness come near playing on the wind calling out my name so clear let gladness begin Won't somebody please tell me who I'm gonna be The mountain is so far away my journey just begun when my time is over will they know i never laughed cried or had fun thunder cracks the sky my fears falling down like rain I'm so lost inside myself I can't tell pleasure from the pain Won't someone please tell me who I'm gonna be You don't know what it's like to be locked away inside you don't know how it feels when nothing around you seems to be real shadows fill up the dark they bury the flame they drown the spark you wanna run you wanna hide from the person you are deep inside Won't somebody please tell me who I'm gonna be

I'm contemplating, onnnnn the beauty....... of life, it's amazing, annnnnndd... all nice. Give me your hand, I wanna hold it, making it worth it, to live this life, this lovely life, I'm contemplating, enjoying your company, life is good, all thanks to you. 2x You never let go of me, I'm in love with that cheerfulness of yours, I'm bound to be a better person because of that smile of yours, I'm having a good time with you, I hope you're having a good time with meee, I promise I'll reach the top, because that's where I'm meant to be. promise me you'll reach the top, because I don't wanna be lonely. I was seeking love from another source, to get emotions with a different force, and I think my wishes have came forth. I'm feelin' the vibes of love, the vibes of trust. I'm feelin' the tides of luck, drawing near to us,

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I love you Fredah no matter the distance you are a song on my heart