I've been hearing the whispers
They've been getting louder, echoing from behind
Words you've never said
Words you wished you spoke before we walked away
But you just kept them to yourself
Pretending you really cared
When all along it was just a lie
You thought I'd never know
Never hear the truth ringing in the air
But no matter the distance
There's still the bridge between
Or did you forget
I was the one who built you up in their eyes?
I helped you leave behind the girl you didn't want to be
I lead you this way
Guiding you through the pain
Told others you were more then they believed
I gave you all you have
Gave you my undying friendship
And still you lied
And I told myself you could change
After all I helped you cross that bridge
Helped you bury the girl you never wanted to be
I stopped listening to those around me
Telling me; Beware, she'll tear you down
I wanted to believe you needed me
But the truth lays in the whispers
I was just collateral damage on your way to the top
A lie you needed to keep the guilt at bay
In a world you play games with
I guess I'm a fool for believing
I could really change you
For it's too complicated for you
To care for me
To care for you
Go ahead, whisper
Speak louder
Let them hear you
I don't care, not anymore
I've got me
And that's all I need
So whisper all you want
Build your false courage with your words
Tell the world what you need to believe to get you through
And I'll stand here
Light the match
And watch it all burn . . .
I guess it's doubtful you ever were
The friend I really needed.
