Listen up
This is the only way I can talk to you without hating myself
Listen up
This is the only way I don't feel helpless now
Listen up
This is the only way I can wrangle some sanity now
Listen up
This is the only way I'm using to keep you

So here's what I don't like
Being manipulated
Being controlled, my body is mine to wield and hold
Being controlled, it wouldn't be me to sit and do what I'm told
So

Listen up
This is the only way I can talk to you without hating myself
Listen up
This is the only way I don't feel helpless now
Listen up
This is the only way I an wrangle some sanity now
Listen ip
This is the only way I'm using to keep you

So here's what I don't like
Sarcastic quips
Out of your lips
Dripping venom, give it a lick
How does it taste?
Not so sweet when you know how it is

Listen up
This is the only way I can talk to you without hating myself
Listen up
This is the only way I don't feel helpless now
Listen up
This is the only way I an wrangle some sanity now
Listen ip
This is the only way I'm using to keep you