[Verse 1]
Who was right? You or I?
Looking back, I know I lied
I made you tiptoe the land mines
Of "you're wrong" and "I'm right"
I acted like they weren't mine
[Chorus]
'Cause you're my puppet on a string
You just move the way I please
Always tell me everything
Be my box of shiny things
'Cause I took you off the shelf
Just to have you for myself
[Verse 2]
Scared last night, might have been goodbye
I feel too much and you don't even cry
I made you tiptoe the landmines
Of "you're wrong" and "I'm right"
I acted like they weren't mine
[Chorus]
'Cause you're my puppet on a string
You just move the way I please
Always tell me everything
Be my box of shiny things
'Cause I took you off the shelf
Just to have you for myself
[Outro]
'Cause you're my puppet on a string
Be my box of shiny things
Puppet On A String was written by Jason Parris & NERIAH.
Puppet On A String was produced by Jason Parris.
NERIAH released Puppet On A String on Fri Jan 06 2023.
This song is all about flipping the narrative of a toxic, manipulative relationship on its head and envisioning it from the other side, where you are the puppet-master in control.
— via Retro Pop