Back Then

[Verse] Thought you were the diamond, shining, blinding my view Memory lane strolls, we laughed, we grew Late nights scheming, plotting dreams anew But a cage gild ain't freedom, ain't true [Verse 2] Had us some highs, riding clouds we flew But storms came crashing, I tripped, I knew Caught up in illusions, love's grand debut But behind every curtain, shadows skew [Chorus] Back then, thought you were the one, my zen Now I see the shackles, not a friend Laughter turns to silence, darkness penned Looking in the mirror, I'm free again [Bridge] Once was lost in us, echoing in the halls Photos on my wall, of rises and falls Wasn't till I stumbled, ignored the calls Found myself again, no longer on pause [Verse 3] Times were golden, but heavy chains in tow You were the anchor, not the ship I'd row Underneath the smiles, the truth did grow Realized my worth, your shadow had to go [Verse 4] Glimpses of freedom, moments so rare Still held tightly, you unaware Now I see clearly, breathe the free air Future's explicit, without the past's snare