[Verse 1] I burned the toast again this evening Left the laundry in the chair There’s a bill I haven’t opened I’ve been pretending isn’t there Somebody laughed down in the hallway I laughed before I knew the joke Funny how a tired heart Still finds a reason to be broke Open [Pre-Chorus] I spent so long believing Life would start when I was ready Turns out life don’t wait politely It just happens while you’re messy [Chorus] So I’m gonna keep living anyway Wear the good dress on a Tuesday Use the glass I always save Let the music play too loudly Dance badly if I feel that way Call somebody just to tell them Something stupid made me laugh today I don’t need a better reason I’m gonna keep living anyway [Verse 2] I stopped keeping all the good things For a life I hadn’t reached Good perfume ain’t getting younger Sitting pretty on a shelf for me And I don’t need a celebration To put earrings in my ears Maybe Tuesday gets the lipstick Maybe I deserve it here [Pre-Chorus] I kept waiting for permission Like somebody had to say You’ve been through enough, now darling You can finally have your day Nah. [Chorus] I’m gonna keep living anyway Order dessert before I’m ready Take the long way just because Sing the wrong words with conviction Like that’s how the damn song was Let my girls see Mama laughing Till we’re crying at something insane I don’t need to earn the moment I’m gonna keep living anyway [Bridge — music drops, voice close] Maybe nothing big is coming Maybe something big will I don’t know But this food is good My people called My favorite shirt still fits— …well, mostly. [little laugh] And I am done postponing Every ordinary thing Waiting for my life to look Like somebody else’s dream [Final Chorus — band opens up] I’m gonna keep living anyway Not as proof I beat the hard things Not to show how strong I’ve been I am tired of making struggle The beginning and the end Give me music in the kitchen Give me jokes that shouldn’t be that funny Give me people who come hungry And don’t leave until it’s late I don’t need to call it healing I don’t need a prettier phrase I’m alive. I’m here. I’m hungry. And I’m living anyway. [Outro — playful, loose] Anyway… Pass me my plate.
