Monster in the Mirror Lyrics

I wake up, feeling like a shadow in the light

Chasing dreams that vanish as they touch the sky

I see the cracks in my reflection, running wild

Can't outrun the thoughts I try to hide

I'm the villain in my own head, the one I fear

Turning whispers into screams that no one hears

If I could rewind, I'd do it all the same

'Cause it's easier to blame someone else for the pain

I'm the monster in the mirror, can't you see?

The one who tears me down, but never sets me free

I build the walls higher, but they all fall apart

I'm the storm and the calm, the thief of my heart

And I know it's me

I'm the monster in the mirror, staring back at me

I try to run, but all I do is stay in place

Burning bridges just to feel a little space

Every time I think I'm changing, I relapse

Caught in a cycle I can't collapse

I'm the poison and the cure, all rolled in one

The one who sets the fire, then says it's done

But deep inside, I know I'll start again

It's the only way I've learned to pretend

I'm the monster in the mirror, can't you see?

The one who tears me down, but never sets me free

I build the walls higher, but they all fall apart

I'm the storm and the calm, the thief of my heart

And I know it's me

I'm the monster in the mirror, staring back at me

I could tell you I'm different, that I've finally changed

But the truth is I'm stuck, I'm still in this game

And every time I try to let someone in

I turn around and I'm back where I've been

I'm the monster in the mirror, can't you see?

The one who tears me down, but never sets me free

I build the walls higher, but they all fall apart

I'm the storm and the calm, the thief of my heart

And I know it's me

I'm the monster in the mirror, staring back at me

Yeah, I'm the monster in the mirror, always chasing me

But I guess I'm all I'll ever be…