[Verse 1] Why can’t people leave my name out their mouths Passing around lies like they’re facts out loud Saying I don’t do nothing, saying I’m slow Talking like they know me, they don’t know They twist what I said Then act like I said it Put poison in my name Then smile and forget it [Pre-Chorus] I’m tired of defending What I never did Tired of these stories Tired of being split Between what you see And what they make of me I’m right here hurting Can’t you let me breathe [Chorus] Leave my name alone Leave my name alone You can’t break me down With what you don’t know Leave my name alone Leave my name alone I’m still standing here Even when it shows [Verse 2] They say I’m lazy Say I’m always wrong Say I’m making trouble Where I just belong Trying to be quiet Trying to be kind But they keep on writing Their mess in my mind And every false word Cuts a little deeper I’m not your rumor I’m not your keeper [Pre-Chorus] I’m tired of defending What I never did Tired of these stories Tired of being split Between what you see And what they make of me I’m right here hurting Can’t you let me breathe [Chorus] Leave my name alone Leave my name alone You can’t break me down With what you don’t know Leave my name alone Leave my name alone I’m still standing here Even when it shows [Bridge] Say it to my face If you need the truth I’ve been carrying The damage you do I won’t wear your shame I won’t take your blame Say my name with care Or don’t say my name [Final Chorus] Leave my name alone Leave my name alone You can’t break me down With what you don’t know Leave my name alone Leave my name alone I’m still standing here Even when it shows Leave my name alone Leave my name alone I’m more than your lies I’m more than your code
