[Intro – whispered over distant piano] Excuse me… I have a note. ⸻ [Verse 1] Dear world, She’s tired today. Not lazy. Not careless. Not giving up. Just carrying more Than you can see. Please excuse her For moving a little slower. Signed… Her nervous system. ⸻ [Pre-Chorus] I folded the paper Put it in my pocket Just in case I forgot. ⸻ [Chorus – soft, haunting] Permission granted To close my eyes Permission granted To leave dishes behind Permission granted To answer tomorrow Permission granted To soften tonight Permission granted To be unfinished Permission granted To simply survive ⸻ [Verse 2] I spent so long Trying to earn The rest That my body Was already asking for As if exhaustion Needed approval Before it became real. ⸻ [Bridge – whispered] This note is valid For naps. For cancelled plans. For frozen dinners. For wearing headphones. For saying, “I can’t today.” Without writing A five paragraph apology. ⸻ [Breakdown] Doctor’s signature: Illegible. Therapist’s signature: Supportive. Friend’s signature: Take care of yourself. Body’s signature: Already stamped. ⸻ [Final Chorus] Permission granted To heal out loud Permission granted To leave the crowd Permission granted To rest before breaking Permission granted To stop pretending Permission granted To exist gently Without proving why. ⸻ [Outro – almost silent] The note expires… When you no longer need it. Until then… Keep it with you.
