[Spoken Intro — soft violin, intimate female voice] My babies... Not everyone who walks into your life Is meant to stay. But please remember... You shouldn't have to chase someone To remind them that you matter. [Verse 1 — haunting piano, Celtic fiddle] I spent too many nights awake, Wondering what I had to change. If I was sweeter, if I tried, Would they finally stay by my side? I held the door through wind and rain, For people who wouldn't do the same. Kept calling silence understanding, Kept reaching for a hand not landing. [Pre-Chorus — violin rising] Oh, how I wish I'd understood, Love isn't proved by how long you endure. [Chorus — soaring electric violin, powerful drums] Choose the ones who choose you! The ones who show up when skies aren't blue! Not just when the sun is shining, But when your little world stops turning! Choose the hearts that let you grow, The ones who stay honest even when it's hard. You don't have to beg to be included, Or tear yourself apart to belong! Oh, my babies, let this be true— Choose the ones who choose you! [Verse 2 — Celtic folk-rock rhythm] To my boys, you don't have to prove Your strength to earn a place in someone's crew. Real friends won't make you hide your tears, Or laugh at everything you fear. And my girl, don't dim your light, Just to make somebody else shine bright. The ones worth keeping will celebrate The beautiful dreams you want to chase. And all seven stars beneath my sky, Please know that goodbyes aren't always lies. Some people grow in different ways, And leaving doesn't make them bad for changing. [Chorus — full gothic rock] Choose the ones who choose you! The ones who show up when skies aren't blue! Not just when the sun is shining, But when your little world stops turning! Choose the hearts that let you grow, The ones who stay honest even when it's hard. You don't have to beg to be included, Or tear yourself apart to belong! Oh, my babies, let this be true— Choose the ones who choose you! [Bridge — stripped piano, delicate violin] And remember, love goes both ways, It's not just what somebody gives. Ask yourself if you're showing up, For the hearts that help you live. [Building — emotional female harmonies] Be the friend who listens, Be the hand that reaches through. Give the love you hope to find, But save some of that love for you. And when somebody can't stay, Let them leave without your shame. You can miss them, you can grieve, Without forgetting what you need. [Short Electric Violin Solo — 10 seconds] [Final Chorus — fierce, triumphant] CHOOSE THE ONES WHO CHOOSE YOU! Who see your storms and your sunlight too! The ones who make you feel accepted, Not just tolerated or expected! Choose the love that lets you breathe, The friendships where you're free to be! And when you're wondering what to do, Remember, you're worth choosing too! Oh, my babies, let this be true— CHOOSE THE ONES WHO CHOOSE YOU! [Outro — gentle violin, warm maternal voice] [Softly sung] You deserve a place to land, A steady heart, an open hand. And may you always come to see, You're worthy of reciprocity. [Spoken Outro] My babies... You won't be everyone's favorite person. And that's okay. You don't have to be. Just make sure the people closest to your heart Treat it with care. And remember to treat theirs with care, too. Love, Mama.
