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The Ruler Lyrics by Cate

Tell Me Things You Won’t Take Back (Deluxe)

2022

[Verse 1]
You're arrogant but I thought it was confidence
You're smooth so I believed the things you'd say
After a couple weeks, you were kinda mean to me
You said that you were going through some things you can't explain

[Pre-Chorus]
And you hurt me 'cause you've been hurt before
I still said sorry though I was lying on your floor

[Chorus]
I've gotten really good at being nice in times I shouldn't
I tried to empathise, rationalise the things you do
Yeah, you give me rhinestones, I'll try and find a diamond
You say it's a cruel world
Sure, but you don't have to makе it crueler
You don't have to bе the ruler

[Verse 2]
You pick me up
Then drive me round and build me up
And drop me off and drive right to her house
You own the place
At least you do inside your brain
You fantasise, arrive and then your subjects bowing down

[Pre-Chorus]
And you hurt me 'cause you've been hurt before
I still said sorry though I was crying on your floor

[Chorus]
I've gotten really good at being nice in times I shouldn't
I tried to empathise, rationalise the things you do
Yeah, you give me rhinestones, I'll try and find a diamond
You say it's a cruel world
Sure, but you don't have to make it crueler
You don't have to be the ruler

[Bridge]
You don't have to make these rules that I can't follow so you punish me in Soho
It's my fault, I should've known
I'm a smart girl with a heart of gold
And you said it right to me but now you're gone and your hands are clean

[Chorus]
I've gotten way too good at loving you in times I shouldn't
I tried to empathise, rationalise the things you do
Yeah, you give me rhinestones, I'll try and find a diamond
You say it's a cruel world
Okay
You say it's a cruel world
Sure
But you don't have to make it crueler
You don't have to be the ruler
You don't have to be the ruler
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Cate

Cate

About “The Ruler” by Cate

Read the complete lyrics to "The Ruler" by Cate from the album "Tell Me Things You Won’t Take Back (Deluxe)" in 2022. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"The Ruler" is performed by Cate. from the album "Tell Me Things You Won’t Take Back (Deluxe)" in 2022 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Ruler", explore more songs by Cate using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Ruler" is credited to Cate. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Ruler" appears on "Tell Me Things You Won’t Take Back (Deluxe)" in 2022.

Visit the Cate artist page at /artist/cate for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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