I told you I'd be just fine
When you set me down gently
Told you I had a ride
To get me back home
But I'm walking on 35 southbound
And I think Gavin saw me
I'm sorry, babe
I'm a poor pretender
I promised my family
I promised my friends
Made a deal with myself
I'd keep it together after our story ended
But this phoenix is drinking fire
Holding court in the ashes
I'm sorry, babe
I'm a poor pretender
My mother she taught me
How to build, how to thrive
With nothing but my hands
My voice, my heart, and my singular mind
Always been a point of pride
To keep my head above water
Now I'm no good at this, babe
I'm no good at this, babe
I'm no good, I'm no good
I told you I'd be just fine
When you set me down gently
Told you I had a ride
To get me back home
But it's pouring at the side door
Won't you let me inside
I'm sorry, babe
I'm a poor pretender