Mind Games
Palisades Lyrics

There was a time I would've given my life
I once loved you so deeply that I was willing to sacrifice everything for just another day with you.

For another day with your touch
I craved your physical affection and presence so much that I would have done anything to be near you.

Never quite added up
Your behavior and actions were often confusing and didn't seem to make sense to me.

The way you made such a fuss
You often overreacted and created unnecessary drama over things that didn't require that level of attention.

About nothing at all
The things you got upset about seemed insignificant and minor, leaving me feeling confused and frustrated.

I thought you were crazy in love
I believed that your intense emotions towards me were a sign of deep love and affection.

But you were just crazy oh oh
In reality, your emotions weren't based in love, but rather in a deeper level of instability and unhealthiness.

I was pushed to the edge
Your actions and behavior brought me to the brink of my ability to handle the situation.

Cleaning somebody's mess
I was constantly forced to clean up the messes you made, both metaphorically and literally.

Well never again will I let you
I have learned my lesson and will never allow you to have that level of control over my head and heart again.

Fuck with my head
I won't tolerate the emotional manipulation and instability that you brought into my life again.

From the girls to the government
I am now aware of many different types of toxic people in the world, from everyday relationships to those in positions of power.

Your boy Champs see the world on some other shit
I have a unique perspective thanks to the lessons I've learned, and I am no longer willing to accept mistreatment or instability in any area of my life.

Scotty gotta beam me up to the mother ship
I feel like an outsider in a strange and chaotic world, and I wish I could escape it all.

I'm runnin' undercover but I'm one of them runnin' it
I may be hiding my pain, but I know that many others are going through similar experiences.

And I'm wonderin' if this is not just another fake slumber from which I will arise
I am questioning whether my current state of peace and clarity is real or just another temporary state before I face more trials and tribulations.

I am a problem, a threat and a virus in the eyes of your government, eyes of your god
The systems of power in society may see me as a threat because of my newfound clarity and resistance to toxic influences.

You could say what you really want
You have the ability to express your thoughts and feelings honestly and openly.

No
But I know that you won't.

You could say but you really won't know
Even if you do choose to speak honestly, you may not fully understand the complexities of my experiences and emotions.

You could say what you really want
You may be able to vocalize your desires, but that doesn't mean they are healthy or appropriate.

But you really won't
But I don't believe that you truly understand yourself or your actions enough to choose what's best for you or anyone else.

Cuz you really don't know
You lack the awareness and introspection needed to truly know yourself and your motives.

You had me going
You had me fooled and believing that your behavior was acceptable and based in love.

Without a warning
You didn't give me any indication that things were about to change or that your behavior was about to become harmful.

You turned into someone else
Your behavior shifted dramatically and you became someone I didn't recognize or understand.

Maybe I was blind
In hindsight, I realize that I may have ignored red flags and signs that your behavior was unhealthy because I was blinded by my feelings for you.

Couldn't see all the signs
I now understand that there were many signs that your behavior was manipulative and toxic, but I didn't see them at the time.

But now I see so damn clear
I have gained clarity and am now able to see the situation for what it truly was, allowing me to move forward and make healthier choices.