Tango of Trust

[Intro: Bandoneon and strings fade in] [Verse 1] Two years we swayed in perfect time Then she slipped away, no reason, no rhyme "Better dancers," she lied to my soul Gaslit my heart, left me less than whole [Pre-Chorus: Building brass] But the floor still calls my name Through the hurt, through the shame [Chorus] Tango of trust, we spin through the pain Steps that heal where love was slain With every turn, I rise, I fight Dance my truth into the night [Inst] [Verse 2] Choreography holds me strong Partners smile, prove her wrong The sting remains, a phantom ache Betrayal's scar for honor's sake [Pre-Chorus: Building brass] But the rhythm sets me free From her twisted memory [Chorus] Tango of trust, we spin through the pain Steps that heal where love was slain With every turn, I rise, I fight Dance my truth into the night [Bridge: Stripped down to bandoneon and vocals] No step can break what I reclaim Her poisoned words dissolve in flame Through tango's pulse, I find my way From broken trust to dignity [Chorus: Full arrangement returns] Tango of trust, we spin through the pain Steps that heal where love was slain With every turn, I rise, I fight Dance my truth into the night [Outro: Bandoneon solo fading] Tango of trust, a fire's embrace From shattered lies, I claim my space Tango of trust, my spirit's call I dance through pain, I rise through all