Not This Time

[Intro – Female, Filtered] I know that look I know that line But you won’t change my mind Not this time [Verse 1 – Male Rap] Hold up, wait—let me state my case I see that look and I know that face I played too hard, kept you on delay Now the same old words won’t make you stay No alibi, no place to hide I wore your patience down with pride You found your voice, I’m losing ground Now every word comes back around [Pre-Chorus – Female] Same apology Different day You only reach for me When I pull away [Chorus – Female] Not this time, not this time You don’t get to change my mind Not this time, not again I won’t let you pull me in Your hold is gone, the choice is mine I get the final word tonight Not this time, not this time The final word is mine [Post-Chorus – Female] Mine, mine The final word is mine No turning back Not this time [Verse 2 – Male Rap] I know regret doesn’t settle the score A late apology won’t open the door I want one minute, you need your space I see what I broke when I look at your face No trick, no spin, no grand defense I broke your trust—that’s the evidence If you leave, I won’t call you wrong You found the voice I silenced too long [Pre-Chorus – Female] Same apology Different day You only reach for me When I pull away [Chorus – Female] Not this time, not this time You don’t get to change my mind Not this time, not again I won’t let you pull me in Your hold is gone, the choice is mine I get the final word tonight Not this time, not this time The final word is mine [Rap Break – Male] You gave me patience, I spent it all You built me up, I let you fall Now the balance shifts, the lesson lands I want you back—but I understand You don’t owe me another try No sweet excuse can change goodbye I came to talk, but the truth cuts through The strongest thing I can do Is let go of you [Bridge – Female] I don’t need revenge I don’t need a scene I’m done disappearing Inside what we used to be No permission No warning sign I gave you every answer Now the choice is mine [Breakdown – Female, Whispered] Not this time You won’t change my mind Not this time The final word is mine [Final Chorus – Female with Male Ad-libs] Not this time, not this time (You already made up your mind) You don’t get to change my mind (I won’t leave the truth behind) Not this time, not again I won’t let you pull me in Your hold is gone, the choice is mine I get the final word tonight Not this time, not this time The final word is mine Mine tonight, mine tonight The final word is mine [Outro – Female] Same apology Different day You only wanted me When I pulled away Not this time Not this time The final word Is mine