Adelle Hart - Paper Dolls Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Perfect posture, pristine smile
Been rehearsing for a while
Every note must hit just right
Paper thin beneath these lights
Teacher's eyes cut through my soul
Play it straight, maintain control

[Pre-Chorus]
But I'm coming undone at the seams
This perfect picture ain't what it seems

[Chorus]
I'm your paper doll, dress me up
Tell me who to be
Cut me out so carefully
But I'm tearing at the edges now
Can't you see?
This ain't really me

[Verse 2]
Sunday best and painted face
Every movement filled with grace
Porcelain skin that's bound to break
Under pressure that you make
Fold me up and put me down
Like some princess with a crown

[Pre-Chorus]
But these strings are wearing thin
Can't hold this pose I'm living in

[Chorus]
I'm your paper doll, dress me up
Tell me who to be
Cut me out so carefully
But I'm tearing at the edges now
Can't you see?
This ain't really me

[Bridge]
Damn these expectations
These perfect presentations
I'm more than your creation
Need my own salvation

[Verse 3]
In the quiet of the night
When no one's watching me so tight
I let my pieces fall apart
Listen to my beating heart
Maybe broken's beautiful
Maybe I'm not yours to pull

[Chorus]
I'm your paper doll, dress me up
Tell me who to be
Cut me out so carefully
But I'm tearing at the edges now
Can't you see?
I'm finally free

[Outro]
Watch me float away
Not your doll to play
Not today, not today