[Verse 1] I forgot what it feels like to appreciate myself When I don’t remember who I am I look into the mirror and find no one Like I never had a chance But despite all of my wrath I can pull myself back out Yeah, I burn — but I don’t crash I won’t let myself black out [Chorus] Now I really, really need to express my emotions Give me a break just to breathe Now I really, really need to express my emotions Give me a break to be free [Verse 2] Every version that I tried to be Felt like borrowed energy Smiling like it’s working fine While I’m rewriting every line They say “calm down, don’t overreact” But silence feels like a heart attack If I don’t scream it out somehow It’s gonna tear me down [Chorus] Now I really, really need to express my emotions Give me a break just to breathe Now I really, really need to express my emotions Give me a break to be free [Verse 3] I’m tired of being diplomatic When my pulse is automatic I don’t want to play polite When my head is full of fight Maybe I’m too loud, too much Maybe I don’t soften enough But I’d rather break the glass Than disappear behind the mask [Bridge] That’s no use I can’t pretend I’m nice That’s no use I won’t roll the dice (No use) (No use) (No use) [Final Chorus] Now I really, really need to express my emotions Give me a break just to breathe Now I really, really need to express my emotions Give me a break to be free Let me feel it, let it bleed I don’t wanna shrink for peace Now I really, really need to express my emotions Give me a break to be free
