Verse 1
You’re building castles made of sand, thinking they’ll stand
But the tides are rising fast, slipping through your hands
There’s a weight on your shoulders, and it’s not from the crown
The ones you stepped over are pulling you down

You can paint the picture, but it’s starting to crack
That smile’s getting heavy, no turning back
You let her play queen, while you turned a blind eye
But the game she’s been playing is gonna make you cry

Chorus
No more running, you can’t outrun the storm
Every shadow that you’ve cast is now taking form
You danced with the fire, now you’ll feel the heat
The empire’s crumbling beneath your feet
She’ll cash in her winnings, walk out the door
And you’ll be left with less than before
The warnings were clear, but you closed your eyes
Now you’re sinking in the web of your own lies

Verse 2
Behind closed doors, deals were made in the dark
You thought you held the reins, but you missed the mark
She’s wearing your name, but she’s stacking her own
With the kind of people who’d turn your heart to stone

You fed the wolves, thought they’d never bite
But they’re waiting for their moment, stalking in the night
She smiles in the spotlight, but you know what’s behind
A history too dark for your peace of mind

Chorus
No more running, you can’t outrun the storm
Every shadow that you’ve cast is now taking form
You danced with the fire, now you’ll feel the heat
The empire’s crumbling beneath your feet
She’ll cash in her winnings, walk out the door
And you’ll be left with less than before
The warnings were clear, but you closed your eyes
Now you’re sinking in the web of your own lies

Bridge
She’ll leave you when the lights dim low
With nothing left but the ghost of what you know
All those names in your corner, they’re fading fast
And you’ll finally see what you couldn’t grasp

Chorus
No more running, you can’t outrun the storm
Every shadow that you’ve cast is now taking form
You danced with the fire, now you’ll feel the heat
The empire’s crumbling beneath your feet
She’ll cash in her winnings, walk out the door
And you’ll be left with less than before
The warnings were clear, but you closed your eyes
Now you’re sinking in the web of your own lies