[Verse 1] You hand me the list with a look that says hurry I leave my own plans by the edge of the day One small thing missed and the room turns to worry You count what I dropped, not the hours I gave [Pre-Chorus] I know every need before it is spoken I swallow my answer to keep yours in place But something in me is still wide awake [Chorus] I want a life with my name on the choices A little more air, a little less owed I can love you and still choose my own way I can step out and carry my load I want a life that I get to discover Not measured by every request I fulfill I can love you and still choose my own way And I’m learning to want what I will [Verse 2] You call it a failure when one detail’s missing No word for the things I postponed to be there I’m tired of arranging my wants around wishes Then hearing I’m selfish for needing some care [Bridge] If I take one turn that belongs to me Will you see all the roads I’ve walked for you? [Chorus] I want a life with my name on the choices A little more air, a little less owed I can love you and still choose my own way I can step out and carry my load I want a life that I get to discover Not measured by every request I fulfill I can love you and still choose my own way And I’m learning to want what I will [Outro] My own way, my own way I’m learning to want what I will
