[Spoken Intro — soft violin, distant piano] My babies... If you ever find yourself begging someone To treat you like you matter... I hope you remember this song. [Verse 1 — haunting female vocals] I used to think that love was earned, By all the ways my heart could hurt. If I gave more, if I stayed, Maybe they'd love me back someday. I made excuses for empty chairs, For broken promises and unanswered prayers. Called every breadcrumb something real, Forgot how honest love should feel. [Pre-Chorus — violin rising] Oh, how I wish somebody knew The words I needed to hear were true... [Chorus — explosive electric violin, Norse drums] Love shouldn't feel like begging, Like reaching for a hand that's gone. You shouldn't have to break your heart Just to prove where you belong. Love shouldn't leave you guessing, Or make you smaller every day. If you have to lose yourself to keep it, That's too high a price to pay. Oh, my babies, hear me say— Real love won't ask your light to fade. [Verse 2 — Celtic fiddle, dark indie guitar] To my boys, love doesn't mean Hiding every hurt you've ever seen. You deserve someone who listens too, Who makes as much room for you. And my girl, don't mistake the chase For someone giving you a safe place. Pretty words are easy to say, Watch who still shows up on the harder days. And all seven hearts I hold so dear, You can love someone and still leave here. Sometimes walking away is how you find The love and peace you left behind. [Chorus — powerful gothic rock] Love shouldn't feel like begging, Like reaching for a hand that's gone. You shouldn't have to break your heart Just to prove where you belong. Love shouldn't leave you guessing, Or make you smaller every day. If you have to lose yourself to keep it, That's too high a price to pay. Oh, my babies, hear me say— Real love won't ask your light to fade. [Bridge — stripped piano, trembling violin] I can't promise hearts won't break, Or every love will choose to stay. Good hearts can struggle, people can change, And even real love has difficult days. But love makes room for honest words, For being seen and being heard. It doesn't punish you for having needs, Or make you crawl to feel worthy. [Short electric violin solo — 12 seconds] [Final Chorus — soaring, emotional, triumphant] LOVE SHOULDN'T FEEL LIKE BEGGING! You were born deserving love! Not just when you're easy to hold, Not just when you're good enough! Love should leave you room for breathing, Give your wild heart space to grow. And if someone makes you question your worth, There's something I need you to know— You can love them and still walk away, You don't have to beg somebody to stay! [Outro — soft violin, intimate vocals] May your hearts be brave and tender, May you know when love is true. And if you ever doubt your worth... [Spoken — gentle] My babies... You never have to beg me to love you. Love, Mama.
