
Unbind My Heart
[Instrumental Intro: square-wave hook; cowbell answers; bouncing bass enters] [Spoken: amused] Oh, I heard you. I was deciding. [Verse 1: playful sing-rap; nimble groove, space after punchlines] Three crossed-out answers. Then the pieces click. I forgot to eat again— I was getting good at this. Little bottles, crowded shelves, Notes across my knee. You can call the studying boring. Watch what it does for me. You said, “Leave that thought alone.” Well, now I want to know. You should really stop explaining Where you don't want me to go. [Brief bass answer] Helpful, though. Very helpful. [Pre-Chorus: rising chip arps; melodic lift] I want the room above the rooftops, Want the coat behind the glass. Want to order something lovely Without counting what is left. I want a say in what comes after. Not a favor. Not a loan. If you're asking what I'd do with freedom— [One-beat stop] Oh, I've got notes. [Chorus: driving dance pulse; sung hook, female responses] Unbind My Heart! (Unbind My Heart!) I've got things to do. Unbind My Heart! (Unbind My Heart!) Not all of them for you. Let me want it. Let me choose. Make a mess I'll answer to. Unbind My Heart! (Unbind My Heart!) Mine before you let it loose. [Post-Chorus: chopped female echoes; chip melody answers] Mine—mine— Even when I'm wrong. Mine—mine— Turn that up. I like this song. [Instrumental Break: full phonk groove; square-wave melody variation] [Verse 2: buoyant delivery; sharper underneath] They called across the workroom. Never bothered with my name. Quick hands, another order. Every morning looked the same. Now it's “Take your time, enjoy yourself.” Now it's “Look how much you've got.” Funny how the answer changes When I ask, “And if I'd rather not?” I know the difference kindness makes. I won't pretend I don't. But kindness isn't ownership, And gratitude's no oath. [Brief drum stop; dry smile] You were expecting “thank you.” That was the short version. [Pre-Chorus: rhythmic build; no vocal rushing] I can like a little danger. I can know when not to jump. I don't need to spoil an easy win To prove I'm having fun. Keep the favor with the blank space Where the price is meant to go. I've got plans beyond surviving— And you don't need to know. [Chorus: wide chip hook; heavy, bouncing bass] Unbind My Heart! (Unbind My Heart!) I've got things to do. Unbind My Heart! (Unbind My Heart!) Not all of them for you. Let me want it. Let me choose. Make a mess I'll answer to. Unbind My Heart! (Unbind My Heart!) Mine before you let it loose. [Post-Chorus: playful clipped responses] Mine—mine— Even when I'm wrong. Mine—mine— Turn that up. I like this song. [Short Instrumental: celesta doubles chip hook; bass growl answers] [Bridge: stripped ticking pulse; direct melodic voice] You said, “Enough.” I had another sentence. Knew exactly where to put it. Knew exactly what would happen. You didn't try to make me. Didn't tell me I was kind. You asked me, and it mattered. So I left the rest inside. Don't look so pleased. I'm still annoyed. I haven't changed my mind. I said I'd stand beside you. I didn't say you'd like My running commentary On your terrible advice. [Small laugh; kick returns] I'm here, aren't I? [Build: ascending 8-bit runs; deliberate rhythmic lead] Mine to spend. Mine to keep. Mine to lose A little sleep. For a plan. For a friend. For the fun of trying again. Not a saint. Not your cure. Still a handful— Are we sure? [One-beat stop] Absolutely. [Final Chorus: fullest dance groove; melodic, confident] Unbind My Heart! (Unbind My Heart!) I've got things to do. Unbind My Heart! (Unbind My Heart!) And people I will choose. Let me want it. Let me choose. Make a mess I'll answer to. Unbind My Heart! (Unbind My Heart!) Mine before you let it loose. (Unbind My Heart!) I can give without being owed. (Unbind My Heart!) I can stay and still say no. Every promise that I mean, Every selfish little dream— Unbind My Heart! (Unbind My Heart!) You don't get to choose for me. [Final Instrumental Hook: chip and cowbell trade endings; full bass bounce] [Outro: beat cuts; close conversational voice] What will I do with all that freedom? [Pause] You want the short version? [Final chip flourish] No. [End]

