truly

dead and gone, i don’t know her anymore

she thought she came from a dime store

invited people in, friends and lovers  

wanted to be seen like all the others 

kept a smile and did what you pleased

but inside, she couldn’t breathe  

she tried her best with what she knew at the time 

don’t think wanting love is a crime

always worried about who she’d lose and have to grieve

i’ll pay my respects to who i used to be

the only person i truly lost was me.