Cardinal Sin

know I’m not always right
but you have never been wrong
dress me up as the bad guy
at least I wear it well
allow you to run with your story
we’ve all got one to tell

though I’m not one to keep up
fake appearances for validation
from the same mouths that mocked
my struggles when all I needed
was a helping hand, maybe a friend
instead they watched you fall
didn’t care to lift you up

the way you flipped the script
I knew in an instant
called you out on your plan
it was clear to see
say I’m jealous of you
when you envy me