Poor Pretender Lyrics

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