Ridicule - Emma Blackery

Hanging by a thread

Pushing me over the ledge

I so wanted to write you back (so I could beg you to stay)

But I’m glad to step away

Pull the wool over my eyes

Make me feel safe

And when I act surprised

Then you throw it away

There was once a time

When I’d take it to heart

But babe I’ve come too far now

So here’s to your «fresh start»

You should have let me know

When you turn to leave

I can let you go

At least I know

If I’m free from you

Then I’m free from ridicule

If I’m free from you

Then I’m free from ridicule

Spent so long as the victim (the fool)

Couldn’t take it all

At least I know it’s your fault

You went and made me uncomfortable

(When you asked if I would stay)

And laughed and said I’m unreasonable

My God, you made me feel ashamed

And when I shut you down

You wouldn’t take any blame

There was once a time

When I’d take it to heart

But babe I’ve come too far

To let you break me apart

So here’s to your «fresh start»

You should have let me know

When you turn to leave

I can let you go

At least I know

If I’m free from you

Then I’m free from ridicule

If I’m free from you

Then I’m free from ridicule

I bet you thought I’d bite at you

But I cherish my energy

I know my worth

All the lessons I’ve learned

And all the bridges I’ve burned

Are part of my history

Whatever makes you happy

Yeah whatever makes you happy

Whatever makes you happy

Yeah whatever makes you happy

Whatever makes you happy

Yeah whatever makes you happy

So here’s to your «fresh start»

You should have let me know

When you turn to leave

I can let you go

At least I know

If I’m free from you

Then I’m free from ridicule

If I’m free from you

Then I’m free from ridicule

So here’s to your «fresh start»

You should have let me know

When you turn to leave

I can let you go

At least I know

If I’m free from you

Then I’m free from ridicule

If I’m free from you

Then I’m free from ridicule

Whatever makes you happy

Yeah whatever makes you happy