🎵 Woman Scorned
(Verse 1)
They say hell hath no fury, and maybe they’re right
But I don’t burn for him — I burn for the light
The one he tried to dim with every little lie
Trading my truth for a sweet goodbye
(Pre-Chorus)
He thought I’d crumble, thought I’d fall
But I stood taller through it all
(Chorus)
I’m not bitter — I’m seasoned
Not broken — I bend
I’m a woman scorned
But I won’t break again
I gave him love, he gave me pain
Now I walk strong through the pouring rain
Oh, I’ve learned
Let it burn
Let it burn
(Verse 2)
I gave him laughter, gave him time
Pieces of a heart I called mine
He gave me silence, shadows, and shame
An echo of love, but never my name
(Pre-Chorus)
He thought my fire would disappear
But I’ve got thunder in my tears
(Chorus)
I’m not bitter — I’m seasoned
Not broken — I bend
I’m a woman scorned
But I won’t break again
I gave him love, he gave me pain
Now I walk strong through the pouring rain
Oh, I’ve learned
Let it burn
Let it burn
(Bridge)
Now he’s just a face in the fog
A chapter closed, a locked-back log
The next time love comes knockin’ through
I’ll choose a friend who tells the truth
(Final Chorus – more stripped down or even acapella)
I’m not bitter — I’m wiser
Not lost — I’ve been found
I’m a woman scorned
But I’m standing my ground
No more lies behind those eyes
No more tears I have to hide
Oh, I’ve learned
Let it burn
Let it burn
(Outro – whispered or soft)
Some flames just flicker…
But some —
some burn.
Michael Forty