
No matter what they tell you
[Verse 1] I used to leave the party early Before anyone could see That I didn’t know what to do with People being kind to me I’d shrug off every compliment Like it belonged to someone else Spent so many years apologizing For simply being myself [Chorus] But I won’t apologize I like it that they love me Let me have this, just this once Let it settle in my bones I won’t apologize It feels good to be wanted Feels good to not be So alone [Verse 2] There’s a message on my phone tonight Says “your song got me through” And I read it fifteen times, man ’Cause I needed that too Maybe that’s a little selfish Maybe that’s a little vain But I’ve carried so much quiet I can carry this the same [Chorus] [Bridge – just piano and voice] And if you see me smiling Don’t think I’ve lost my way I’m just learning how to hold it Instead of giving it away [Final Chorus – softer] No, I won’t apologize I like it that they love me Let me have this, just this once Let it settle in my bones I won’t apologize It feels good to be wanted Feels good To finally be home [Outro – hummed] Mm… let me have this.

