[Verse] I slam the locker door too hard My words come out like shards You look at me and flinch a little I know I hit the middle I make a scene, I take the floor Then I regret it by the door I try to smile, it cracks apart It’s not your fault, it’s my spark [Pre-Chorus] I don’t wanna be this way I don’t wanna scare you off today I’m holding fire in my chest And I can’t seem to get no rest [Chorus] I’m not mean, I’m burning up I bite my tongue and it’s never enough I’m not mean, I’m just too loud Too many storms inside this cloud I’m not mean, don’t turn away I’m learning how to say it better now I’m not mean, I’m burning up I’m not mean, I’m not mean [Verse] There’s a glare in my reflection Like a dare from my own complexion Every little thing can set me off One bad look and I’m too far gone I hear my name and I brace for war Even when there’s nothing to fight for I got a heart that wants to stay But my temper pushes it away [Pre-Chorus] I don’t wanna swing first I don’t wanna make it worse I’m trying hard to catch my breath Before I turn it all to ash [Chorus] I’m not mean, I’m burning up I bite my tongue and it’s never enough I’m not mean, I’m just too loud Too many storms inside this cloud I’m not mean, don’t turn away I’m learning how to say it better now I’m not mean, I’m burning up I’m not mean, I’m not mean [Bridge] Give me a second, give me a chance I’m tired of fighting my own hands I can feel the heat, I can feel the shame But I’m not my anger, I’m not that name I’ll take the step back, I’ll let it fade I’ll build a better way to stay If I snap, don’t count me out I’m still here, I’m working it out [Final Chorus] I’m not mean, I’m burning up I bite my tongue and it’s never enough I’m not mean, I’m just too loud Too many storms inside this cloud I’m not mean, don’t turn away I’m learning how to say it better now I’m not mean, I’m burning up I’m not mean, I’m not mean [Outro] I’m not mean I’m just hurt I’m not mean I can get better I’m not mean I’m still here
