Secondhand Scars Lyrics – Citizen Soldier

Read the full Secondhand Scars lyrics by Citizen Soldier along with the music video, song credits, release information and other details about the song. If you enjoy Citizen Soldier’s music, you can also explore Feelings Aren’t Forever and Tomorrow Needs You, two other songs by Citizen Soldier.

[Intro]
Empathy’s a warrant, compassion is tired
All of my virtues are fueled for your fire
Kindness is torn, patience’s a liar
All of my virtues are fueled for your fire

[Verse 1]
I know life ain’t fair to you
I know the hell it’s put you through
But it’s me that’s black and blue
I feel it too, I feel it too
I know your trauma’s take a toll

I know destruction’s how you cope
But it’s me you’re cutting through
I feel it too, I feel it too

[Pre-Chorus]
Blood trail walking in your shoes
Two necks hanging in one noose
Can’t breathe ’till I cut you loose

[Chorus]
Loving you might break me
Caring makes me crazy
‘Cause I’m gonna drown in your dark
If I wear your secondhand scars
Promises of changing, toxic and contagious
This crutch is falling apart
I can’t wear your secondhand scars

[Verse 2]
I know you can’t control the past
I know the die’s already cast
A sicken you didn’t choose
I feel it too, I feel it too

[Pre-Chorus]

I’ve held on until my fingers bleed
And breakdown to give you everything
But who’s gonna take care of me?

[Chorus]
Loving you might break me
Caring makes me crazy
‘Cause I’m gonna drown in your dark
If I wear your secondhand scars
Promises of changing, toxic and contagious
This crutch is falling apart
I can’t wear your secondhand scars

[Bridge]
Empathy’s a warrant, compassion is tired
All of my virtues are fueled for your fire
Kindness is torn, patience’s a liar
All of my virtues are fueled for your fire

[Pre-Chorus]
All of my virtues are fueled for your fire
All of my virtues are fueled for your fire

[Chorus]
Loving you might break me
Caring makes me crazy
‘Cause I’m gonna drown in your dark
If I wear your secondhand scars
Promises of changing, toxic and contagious
This badge is breaking my heart
I can’t wear your secondhand scars

[Outro]
Secondhand scars
Secondhand scars