# Give Me a Minute **[Verse 1]** You asked me something quickly, Now you’re asking me again. I heard you perfectly the first time, I’m just thinking what to say. My brain is still processing While yours has moved ahead. So before you repeat the question, Give me a minute instead. **[Chorus]** **Give me a minute, Let my thoughts catch up. I’m not ignoring you, My brain just needs enough.** Don’t rush the answer out of me, Don’t finish every sentence. Sometimes sixty quiet seconds Makes an enormous difference. **Give me a minute.** **[Verse 2]** If you’re waking me from sleeping, Please don’t say, “Get up, let’s go!” Give me ten minutes beforehand, Let me wake up nice and slow. One calm voice beside me, No crowd around my bed. Let my sleepy brain reconnect With everything inside my head. **[Bridge]** A little warning helps me. A little patience too. A little extra processing time Can change what I can do. I don’t need everybody Pushing me to move more fast. Slow beginnings sometimes mean The rest of the day goes better at last. **[Final Chorus]** **Give me a minute, Give my brain some room. Don’t turn every simple moment Into hurry, rush and zoom.** Ask me once and let me think, I’ll answer when I’m through. Sometimes the kindest thing Is simply giving me **a minute or two.** 💜
