
[introduction] We were talking in the car You just stared out Counting scars Pulled your hand You pulled it back Said you’re “fine” then turned to black One word answers Eyes on glass Smile like armor Heart locked fast [chorus] Why she gotta be like that Build a wall Then call me back Say she needs me Then she runs Leaves me holding all her storms Why she gotta be like that Push me close Then fade to black Every time I think I know You change the script and steal the show (oh) [verse] You leave sweaters at my place Then go silent for three days Scroll your name Then drop the phone How’d I fall for someone stone Halfway leaning Halfway gone Midnight secrets Morning wrong [chorus] Why she gotta be like that Build a wall Then call me back Say she needs me Then she runs Leaves me holding all her storms Why she gotta be like that Push me close Then fade to black Every time I think I know You change the script and steal the show [verse] Why you always be like that Laugh it off Then crash so fast Say you’re better on your own But your shadows call my phone Why you always be like that Breaking first Then running back I’m still standing where you left Asking questions to myself (why she gotta be like that) [ending] Is it fear Is it pride Did someone teach you love’s a lie If you’d just let it crack I’d be there I’d hold that