i stay because I’m scared

[Verse] I say I’m staying for the comfort But I think it’s just the fear Leaving feels like losing everything Even if nothing’s here I know this place is killing me But at least it’s what I know Every exit feels unfamiliar Every step away feels slow [Chorus] I stay because I’m scared Not because it’s right I stay because the dark feels safer Than an unknown light I say I’m holding on But I’m barely there I stay because I’m scared [Verse] I tell myself it could be worse Like that’s supposed to help I compare my pain to everyone else And minimize myself I don’t scream I don’t break I just slowly shut down I disappear without moving In the middle of this town [Chorus] I stay because I’m scared Not because it’s right I stay because the dark feels safer Than an unknown light I say I’m holding on But I’m barely there I stay because I’m scared [Bridge] If I left Would I miss this pain? Or would I finally breathe again? [Outro] I stay Because I’m scared