i got your letter in the post
inked in guilt and obligation
your words confined to the cold cage of your heart
the only place you feel safe in

i’ve hoped beyond hope, beyond all hints and evidence
you’d find a way to break free
but your words betray your future
your craven heart will never let that be

you’re a narcissist, a coward, and a liar
how’d it take me so long to see?
you’re a narcissist, a coward, and a liar
is this the most that you’ll ever be?

you cried when i told you about the summer i took ill
and swore that next time you’d be by my side
but when i lay in hospital, sheets soaked in blood
you just ran off looking for someplace to hide

you treat the truth like a stranger
you never invite it inside
you’re smoke without fire
no warmth but you’ll choke us and leave us all blind

you’re a narcissist, a coward, and a liar
how’d it take me so long to see?
you’re a narcissist, a coward, and a liar
is this the most that you’ll ever be?

i used to long to hear you declare your love
now i pity those who do
because whatever words spill from your mouth
for you, in the end, there’s no one but you

everything you try
to give yourself peace of mind
leaves your heart too hard and small
to ever be decent and kind

i got your letter in the post
like to be our last communication
steeped in the myth of your own innocence
the only thing you ever put your faith in

you’re a narcissist, a coward, and a liar
how’d it take me so long to see?
you’re a narcissist, a coward, and a liar
is this the most that you’ll ever be?
you’re a narcissist, a coward, and a liar
that’s the last time that you’ll disappoint me
you’re a narcissist, a coward, and a liar
how’d it take me so long to see?