Kenneth - Tangled Strings Lyrics

I grew up in the shadows of your smile
You shaped my world but it was fragile all the while
You had a way of twisting love into control
Made me believe that bending meant I had a role
But every "I'm proud of you" came with a twist
A hidden hook inside every kiss
You taught me how to doubt what I feel
In your web of lies what's even real
Manipulation is when they blame you
For your reaction to the things they do
Toxic behavior in disguise as love
But the disrespect they rise above
They never talk about the hurt they gave
Just how you're the one who couldn't behave
You say that I'm too sensitive and I'm hard to please
That I overreact when I'm brought to my knees
But every word every look was a trap,
Gaslighting me until I forgot where I was at
You break me down then say it's all in my head
Make me feel guilty for the tears I shed
You twist my pain to suit your game
Now I see it clear but it's still the same
Manipulation is when they blame you
For your reaction to the things they do
Toxic behavior in disguise as love
But the disrespect they rise above
They never talk about the hurt they gave
Just how you're the one who couldn't behave
You built the walls and watched me climb
Blame me for every wasted time
But now I see the chains you hide
I'm walking out no longer tied
Manipulation is when they blame you
For your reaction to the things they do
Toxic behavior in disguise as love
But the disrespect they rise above
They never talk about the hurt they gave
Just how you're the one who couldn't behave
You couldn't behave
You couldn't behave
You couldn't behave