It was set up to accommodate multiple musicians playing an array of instruments. Enough for a full band plus some. And there she stood all alone.
She moved to the piano and sat. Adjusting the microphone, she glanced at the window. With the lights bright on her side of the glass and dim on their side, she could barely see the two of them.
“Whenever you’re ready,” the producer said through the intercom.
She nodded. Not sure whether Quinn’s presence was a comfort or a complication, she tried to tune him and everything else out.
Setting her hands on the keys, she closed her eyes, took a deep breath and began.
You said that you and I were meant to be,
The songs you sang, yes they were all about me.
But you whispered lies, so quick to deceive.
You said that you loved me so I would believe… all you say.
I hid my fears when you said I was the only one,
But now I know and I’m so over and done.
You said you’re with the guys, but you lie…and I cry,
I hope you both just die.
Late nights.
Our fights.
Your lies.
Her eyes… on you while your arm’s around me,
Around the town.
You burned it all down.
Go away.
There’s nothing more to say.
It’s black and white,
There are no shades of gray.
You said that you and I were meant to be.
You said she’s no one but I’m not blind, I see.
You whispered lies, so quick to deceive.
You’ll screw her too but that’s fine… it won’t be me.
I hid my fears when you said she was no one.
But now she’s in your bed and I am so over and done.
You said you’re with the guys, but you lie…and I cry,
