Severed By Self Betrayal

(album: The Fire Itself - 2021)

I've betrayed myself for the last time
No more scraps for the wolves of mankind

Fragmented all pieces of me scattered in view
Rearrange every lifeless limb to resemble you
Disillusion hits like a brick to clouded glass
I hope this skin will be my last

Exile by excision I see the best part of me
Came out when I cut too deep
Looking in the mirror I don't see anything
Anything that looks like me

Severed by self betrayal
Every part I replace only adds to my hate
Severed by self betrayal
But there's only so much that I can amputate

I can't handle all the pressure
Who am I with the best of me severed
Who am I with the best of me severed
Lost to obscurity by blending in

Cut me out every detail I can't stomach outside
Made to burn like kindling for a fire I hide
Unclear notions and unclear image, is this me?
Or who else could I be?

Exile by excision I see the best part of me
Came out when I cut too deep
Looking in the mirror I don't see anything
Anything that looks like me

Severed by self betrayal
Every part I replace only adds to my hate
Severed by self betrayal
But there's only so much that I can amputate
Severed by self betrayal
Every part I replace only adds to my hate
Severed by self betrayal
But there's only so much that I can amputate

Who am I with the best of me severed
Who am I with the best of me severed
Lost to conformity severed by self betrayal