[Verse 1] You stand in the hallway with tomorrow too loud Hands in your pockets, trying to look proud You think every choice is a door that won’t close Every silence a verdict, every stumble a loss You measure your worth by the ones who walk past I wish I could tell you how little that lasts [Chorus] What would you say to young me I’d say breathe, you don’t have to know The map is unfinished, you’re allowed to go slow The nights that feel endless will fold into years You’re not falling behind, you’re just learning to steer What would you say to young me I’d say stay, the best parts aren’t here yet [Verse 2] You’ll love the wrong people and call it a plan You’ll burn a few bridges just to prove that you can You’ll chase the applause like it means you belong Then wonder why quiet still feels like a wrong The body you’re fighting will carry you far Be kinder to it, it’s the only one that you are [Chorus] What would you say to young me I’d say breathe, you don’t have to know The map is unfinished, you’re allowed to go slow The nights that feel endless will fold into years You’re not falling behind, you’re just learning to steer What would you say to young me I’d say stay, the best parts aren’t here yet [Bridge] I wouldn’t take the heartbreak away That’s how you learned how to stay I wouldn’t rewrite the lonely rooms I’d just sit with you in them And tell you the truth You’re already enough You just don’t see it yet [Final Chorus] What would you say to young me I’d say I made it, and so will you The fear was a teacher, the scars were the proof Keep the soft parts, don’t harden too soon The world needs the person you’re still becoming What would you say to young me I’d say I love you, keep going, I’m proud
