Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] We talk like slamming doors Soft words Hard floors You ask "Are you okay?" I throw the question away You’re half-turned in the hallway I’m half-true in my head Every sentence is a sideways step Closer to the edge [Chorus] We live behind paper walls Every word cuts Every word falls I don’t wanna leave I don’t know how to stay Trapped in a house built on almost and always Fighting every line that we say Till it all feels like lies anyway I don’t wanna give up I just don’t see a way [Verse 2] You say "We’ll be better" (yeah) Like it’s some magic spell But the promise keeps on echoing Down a stairwell to hell I hold your shaking shoulder While I’m shaking inside We keep calling this “forever” But it feels like we just hide [Chorus] We live behind paper walls Every word cuts Every word falls I don’t wanna leave I don’t know how to stay Trapped in a house built on almost and always Fighting every line that we say Till it all feels like lies anyway I don’t wanna give up I just don’t see a way [Bridge] Is there a door I can’t see? Or are we both just too scared Too tired to find it? If I reach out Will you meet me halfway Or swing first and call that trying? [Chorus] We live behind paper walls Every word cuts Every word falls I don’t wanna leave I don’t know how to stay Trapped in a house built on almost and always Fighting every line that we say Till it all feels like lies anyway I don’t wanna give up I just don’t see a way I still don’t wanna give up Even when I can’t see a way
Tags
Slow-burning alt-pop ballad, male vocals. Intimate piano and distant reverb-soaked guitar in the verses, heartbeat kick and warm synth bass building under the chorus. Subtle vocal harmonies hug the hook; bridge strips back to near a cappella, then final chorus blooms with wide pads and echo trails on key phrases.
Duration
3:25
Instrumental
No
Created
2/1/2026