I’m always there when somebody needs me Drop everything even when I’m tired I make excuses for the ones who leave me Tell myself they’re just busy with their lives I know what everyone is going through I make space for what they’re feeling But when I’m the one who needs somebody It gets quiet and I start seeing So let the silence say enough Let distance draw the final line I gave away the brightest parts I’m taking back what still is mine I won’t carry what won’t carry me Won’t chase a shadow through the trees I’ve been the fire, I’ve been the flame Burning myself to keep things the same Now I’ll let the bridges fall If I’m the only one who builds them all No bitterness, no looking back I’m simply done with giving what I lack I stopped expecting people to notice How much I do just to keep things okay Stopped checking in, stopped making excuses For why they never ask if I’m okay I don’t need everyone to stay forever I just wanted something real in return And I’m not angry, I just finally know Some lessons only come when they hurt I don’t need every hand to hold me Every heart to understand I only need to stop abandoning The girl who always took a stand I won’t carry what won’t carry me, Won’t beg the wind to stay with me I gave my light, I gave my grace Now I’ll leave some light in my own space Let the silence, let it be What stays will stay authentically No bitterness, no looking back I’m simply done with giving what I lack I’m still the girl who gives a lot I’m just learning where to stop
