The Sound of Envy

I built my house on solid ground

You laughed and said it wouldn't stand

Now every boy you're tearing down

Ain't hurting me, it's hurting your own hand

I shared my breath, I gave you life

You cursed my name in the dead of night

You said you're proud, but your eyes turned cold

Your heart grew heavy, your smile got old

I hear the sound of envy in your tone

It's a lonely song that chills the bone

You can't clap hands when your fists are tight

Jealousy don't sleep at night

You talk about the man I've become Like my truce a tongue you can't hum

But the road I walk was paved in pain

And I ain't ashamed of what I gained

I hear the sound of envy in your tone

It's a bitter wind that cuts the bone

You can't bless what makes you fight Jealousy don't sleep at night

Maybe one day you'll set it down

That heavy heart, that heavy crown

The devil's whisper ain't your friend

It just keeps you from the light again

I hear the sound of envy in your tone Ain't no peace where that seed's been sown

You can't heal what you won't admit Envy's the fire you're burning in it

Yeah, I hear it still And I just keep walking