[Verse 1]
I was small
You were so much older
You said “trust”
Then you tipped my world over
I broke quiet
Held the pieces in my hands
You walked out
Like it all was always planned
[Chorus]
I was weak
You broke me
But I’m stronger in the end
Got my bags
I’m leaving
You’re an echo
Not a friend
Headed off to college
Gonna build the life I want
You’re an ex in the past
And I’m already moving on (yeah)
[Verse 2]
I still ask
How you learned to be that cold
I was just a boy
You were grown
You were told
All those “I’ll protect you”
Turned to “I don’t care”
I outgrew your shadow
You’re just dust in my air
[Chorus]
I was weak
You broke me
But I’m stronger in the end
Got my bags
I’m leaving
You’re an echo
Not a friend
Headed off to college
Gonna build the life I want
You’re an ex in the past
And I’m already moving on
[Bridge]
Goodbye to the guilt you left on my skin
Goodbye to the voice that crawled under my chin
I got work
I got plans
I got light in my chest
You lost me for good
I’m the one who’s blessed (hey)
[Chorus]
I was weak
You broke me
But I’m stronger in the end
Got a job
Got a future
You don’t get to see me win
Headed off to college
Writing chapters you’re not on
You’re an ex in the past
And I’m already
Already gone