How much more open do I need to be
Is it still honesty if I keep a little for myself
How many wounds should I put on display
Would it still be okay if I keep a little for myself
I don't wanna let the dark swallow up the light
But downplaying the pain feels like a lie
I feel my heart growing dark
But everybody says I'm sweet
And I really don't know why

Authenticity
I've lost count of the lines l've crossed
The friends I've lost
And what it cost me
Authenticity
I've lost count of the .... I've given
Things I've not forgiven no

I'll put a spotlight out for everyone
On the worst things I've done
If it'll finally set me free
I've been a thief I've been a cheater been a liar
I've been a witch singing solos in the choir
I am always kind*
*until you cross the line)
l am not the kind
To turn the other cheek
I'll give you dirt on me
So don't you come for me
The nice girls always have a vengeful streak

Authenticity
I've lost count of the hearts I've broken
Things I've left unspoken
Authenticity
l've lost count of anger I swallow
Days when I feel hollow

Can a sinner be clean
Can I hit undo
Am I what have been
Or can I be something new
Can trauma be healed
Can karma be paid
Did I really get cut
If all my scars fade

Tell me where is the line
Between the present and history
Tell me where is the line
Between my secrets and privacy
Between the shadow and shine
Can I restore my integrity
These heavy thoughts in my mind
Have weighed me down a long time
In my duplicity
Can I find

Authenticity
Must I showcase all of my secrets
Just to write something real
With authenticity
Oh I'm putting truth in the music
I would rather conceal
For authenticity
Authenticity"