[Intro – Warm female alto, Rhodes and deep bass] I don’t need to be Anything but me Took a little time But I’m finally free [Verse 1 – Smooth, conversational groove] Used to check the room before I’d speak Wonder what they’d think of me Had a hundred ways to keep the peace Even when it cost me sleep Now I wear what I like Say what’s on my mind Let the little things go Leave the rest behind [Pre-Chorus – Gentle melodic lift] I used to need a reason For everything I’d do Now I don’t need permission To live the way I choose [Chorus – Soulful, memorable, layered harmonies] Nothing left to prove Nothing left to hide I don’t need the whole world Standing on my side I’ve got nothing to lose By telling my truth I’m not trying to be somebody I’ve got nothing left to prove [Verse 2 – Bass-forward, playful rhythmic phrasing] I can leave a party when I’m tired Let the phone ring now and then I don’t have to make a good impression On somebody I’ll never see again I can change my plans I can change my mind I can take the long way home And call it time well spent [Pre-Chorus – Richer harmony] I don’t owe an explanation For the things that make me smile I spent years becoming someone I could’ve been all the while [Chorus – Full groove] Nothing left to prove Nothing left to hide I don’t need the whole world Standing on my side I’ve got nothing to lose By telling my truth I’m not trying to be somebody I’ve got nothing left to prove [Bridge – Strip to bass, Rhodes and intimate vocal] Let ’em talk Let ’em wonder Let the whole world move I’m not late I’m not early I’ve got nothing left to prove [Final Chorus – Warm, uplifting, never over-sung] Nothing left to prove Nothing left to hide I can love the life I’m living Without asking why I’ve got nothing to lose And a whole lot left to do I’m not trying to be somebody I’ve got nothing left to prove [Outro – Bass and Rhodes fade, soft female harmony] Nothing left to prove Nothing left to prove Just a little more life And a little more truth
