Lloyd

[Verse 1]
You come home late
Eyes like glass
Bottle talking
I hold my breath
You laugh too loud
Your words turn sharp
You say my name like it’s your scar
I know this look
I know this tone
I’ve met the man you swear you’re not
You say you’re fine
You say you’re free
But there’s someone else standing here with me

[Pre-Chorus]
You don’t remember
But I do
Every night he
Talks me through
Same four stages
Same old fumes
You disappear
He fills the room

[Chorus]
When you drink
You turn into a stranger
Skin is yours
But your eyes go vacant
I’m alone with the ghost of your anger
Hiding from a love that feels so dangerous
Begging you
But you don’t hear a thing
You’re not you when you let him in
When you drink
You turn into a stranger
And I’m scared of the someone else standing here

[Verse 2]
Morning comes on
You kiss my cheek
Coffee
Flowers
Apology
You wash the glass
You change your shirt
Ask if I’m okay
If I’m hurt
But I stay quiet
Hold the thread
Count the nights we don’t forget
You say “I’d never let you down”
But he’s still waiting somewhere in your mouth

[Pre-Chorus]
You don’t remember
But I do
Every slurred word
Every bruise
You say “trust me”
But I’ve seen
How fast love
Can turn mean

[Chorus]
When you drink
You turn into a stranger
Skin is yours
But your eyes go vacant
I’m alone with the ghost of your anger
Hiding from a love that feels so dangerous
Begging you
But you don’t hear a thing
You’re not you when you let him in
When you drink
You turn into a stranger
And I’m scared of the someone else standing here

[Bridge]
How do I hold you
Tell you I’m breaking
How do I love you
And still feel this vacant
Do I stay hopeful
Or walk out shaking
Choosing my heartbeat
Over your aching (oh)

[Chorus]
When you drink
You turn into a stranger
Skin is yours
But your eyes go vacant
I’m alone with the ghost of your anger
Hiding from a love that feels so dangerous
Begging you
But you don’t hear a thing
You’re not you when you let him in
When you drink
You turn into a stranger
And I miss you
I miss you
My dear
But I’m done with the someone else standing here