August 13, 2021 in Narcissistic Abuse
Lilly Rose co-wrote the song “Villain” a year after a breakup where her reputation was being questioned.
“Y’all let me know if this punches you in the gut,” she said in a message to her TikTok followers
“I wrote it last year with Kyle Clark and Mackenzie Carpenter, and it’s essentially about being labeled as the bad guy in a relationship,” says Lilly during an interview.
Let’s take a look at the Lily Rose Villain lyrics and explore how the emotions and relationship dynamics mirror those of a toxic relationship with a narcissist.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy towards others.
Villain Song Lyrics
Yeah, I’ve heard things
Goin’ ’round and ’round runnin’ through this town
Like a two lane
Narcissists often portray themselves as victims, casting you as the antagonist in their fabricated stories.
They might hope their narrative reaches you, draining more energy from you, but primarily, their aim is to play the victim.
Even if they were the ones who damaged the relationship, they excel at distorting the truth. Depending on the type of narcissist you encounter, they may attempt to triangulate you with others to undermine your support system.
Yeah, I heard ’em say
I never loved you
Found someone new, gave up too soon
But that’s half the truth
One point of view
They are masterful at playing the victim card!
No matter how much love you showed, how often you forgave them for unspeakable acts, or that the relationship was toxic and overdue for an end, they excel at convincing others of their narrative.
Once someone sides with them, it’s nearly impossible to change perspectives amidst the chaos.
They've also strategically planted seeds before the relationship ended and are now vigorously nurturing them.
You can be the hero, I can take the fall
If that’s how your story goes, say it’s all my fault
Whatever helps you sleep at night
Yeah, you can make me the bad guy
Make ’em all believe it
If that’s how you’re feeling
I can be the villain
Narcissists often cast themselves as the heroes of the very crises they instigate, unable to accept anything less than their own perceived perfection.
They view the world in stark black and white. Once they label you as 'black,' you become the enemy.
They will employ their lifelong skills in manipulation to convince as many people as possible, including those close to you, of their perspective.
However, you may later be 'painted' back to white, and suddenly become the most amazing person in their eyes once again.
It didn’t have to be
The way you made me play the part, the enemy
But they’ll start to see
That that ain’t me
Narcissists rely on provoking an emotional reaction, hoping you'll entangle yourself further by trying to prove they're irrational or monstrous.
However, if you can let go of the need to persuade others to see your perspective, step back, and avoid reacting negatively, narcissists will likely reveal their true nature to others over time.
What they don’t know
Is I tried to make us work it out
But I couldn’t save us
I couldn’t save us
Most of us have done everything within our power, and then some to try to save the relationship, help them heal, or become a better person.
However, when you’re perpetually extinguishing fires and your body remains in survival mode around the clock, it’s unsustainable.
One person gives their all while the other only takes until there's nothing left.
Final Thoughts
Narcissist constant need for validation, lack of empathy, and manipulative behavior can take a toll on our emotional and mental well-being.
It's important to recognize the signs of narcissistic behavior and set boundaries to protect ourselves.
Remember that you are not responsible for fixing or saving a narcissist; they must be willing to seek help and make changes on their own.
Take care of yourself and prioritize your own happiness and well-being above all else.