[Pre-Chorus]
And it happens again

[Chorus]
A cross to my shoulder, a jab to my chest
A kick to my ego, a lack of defense
As though in slow motion, you wind up again
When did this become so normal, and do I deserve this?

[Verse 1]
When I met you in high school, I felt overwhelmed
At getting attention for the first time. It sounds
Like a pitiful cliché, a lame kiss-and-tell
But the story takes twists and I can tell it myself
I always adored you, the way you'd stand up
For yourself and for me, but I couldn't handle
The tempers and tantrums you' throw at random
Told myself it was my fault, 'cause I couldn't man up

[Pre-Chorus]
That was the last time, I said and I said
And it happens again

[Chorus]
A cross to my shoulder, a jab to my chest
A kick to my ego, a lack of defense
As though in slow motion, you wind up again
When did this become so normal and do I deserve this?