Bud Out (That’s What I Need)

[Verse 1] Don’t be a bud‑in‑ski, quit buddin’ in, I’ve been ridin’ my own trail since way back when. I don’t need no whisper tellin’ me what to do, I ain’t lost, and I sure ain’t lookin’ for you. [Pre‑Chorus] I’ve stood on my own two boots this long, I ain’t broken, I ain’t weak, and I'm hangin’ on. If I stumble or fall, that’s on me to fix— Life ain’t a puzzle where I need your quick picks. [Chorus] So bud out, that’s what I need, Let me handle my own dust and my own stampede. If I wanted advice, I’d ask you, no doubt— But until that day comes, just bud on out. Yeah, bud out… that’s what I need. [Verse 2] Don’t need no handouts, don’t need no rescue, I’ve been fightin’ my battles long before I met you. You’re tryin’ to help, and I see what you’re about, But thanks, I need my space to figure it out— [Pre‑Chorus] I ain’t mad, I ain’t bitter, no chip on my shoulder, I’ve just learned to stand taller as I've gotten older. If I want a lifeline, I’ll call you somehow— But right here and right now… [Chorus] So bud out, that’s what I need, Let me handle my own dust and my own stampede. If I wanted advice, I’d ask you, no doubt— But until that day comes, just bud on out. Yeah, bud out… that’s what I need. [Bridge] It ain’t nothin’ personal, so don’t take it wrong, This heart’s been standin’ on its own for way too long. I’ll holler if I’m hurtin’, I’ll call if I bleed— But right now, space is the only thing I need… [Final Chorus] So bud out, that’s what I need, Let me handle my own dust and my own stampede. If I wanted advice, I’d ask you, no doubt— But until that day comes, just bud on out. Yeah, bud out… that’s what I need. [Outro] So ride your own trail, let me ride mine too, No hard feelin’s here, we’re just passin’ through. When the dust finally settles and the day’s done, no doubt— We’ll share a story and a laugh… after you bud on out.