"Heartless" lyrics

They whisper 'bout me, say I'm numb
Say I lost the part where feelings come
Truth is I just learned the game
Play it safe or feel the pain

So call it cold, call it what you want
I'm done chasing things I don't
Built these walls for a reason, babe
Heartless keeps the hurt away

Heartless, that's the word they use
Heartless, when you break their rules
Heartless, guess I've paid my dues
Heartless and I'm not ashamed

Used to wear my heart on sleeve
Gave too much, way too naive
Now I keep my distance clean
Best decision that I've seen

They can talk, let 'em say my name
I don't flinch, I don't explain
Everything I lost taught me the same
Feel it less, you feel less pain

Heartless, that's the word they use
Heartless, when you break their rules
Heartless, guess I've paid my dues
Heartless and I'm not ashamed

Maybe I forgot how it feels
Maybe I prefer what's real
No more drowning in the deep
Rather be alone than lose my sleep

Heartless, call me what you like
Heartless, I'll be fine tonight
Heartless, at least I know I'm right
Heartless and I'll be alright