Almost Married Video (MV)

Guess I watched too many movies
Where the prince was well-intentioned
And I thought that we could truly
Overcome what sought to end this
So I gave you a chance despite my doubts
My head stuck high above up in the clouds

Well, your mother she's a drinker
And your step-dad he's an asshole
So I think I get the picture
As to why it's been a battle
To find reassurance in yourself
Your feet ain't used to walking solid ground

I almost married you
And I would've been so blue
I didn't know it at the time
That I had somethin' to lose
I stayed until I'd had enough
You never really measured up
Now I know that control ain't the same thing as love

You showed up at my service job
Just to see if I was there
You snuck a glimpse at all my texts
I pretended not to care
Then you wrapped your hands so tight around my neck
I consider myself lucky I'm not dead

You'll lie straight through your crooked teeth
Say it's me who did you wrong
Turn on the charm 'til they believe
I was the villain all along
Cause it's all a game to you in your head
Playing victim cause you're oh so good at it

I almost married you
And I would've been so blue
I didn't know it at the time
That I had somethin' to lose
I stayed until I'd had enough
You never really measured up
Now I know that control ain't the same thing as love

I was only with you cause you talked me into it
The smoke from your love bombs must've got me delirious
Gaslighting and violence didn't get you too far
I left your ring on the floor of a dirty dive bar
Cause it was way too ugly to sell
Thanks for dragging me through hell
Now I know to stand up for myself
And I'm strong without anybody else
Especially you

I almost married you
And I would've been so blue
I didn't know it at the time
That I had somethin' to lose
I stayed until I'd had enough
You never really measured up
Now I know that control ain't the same thing as love
Now I know that control ain't the same thing as love