Give Me a Minute

# GIVE ME A MINUTE [INTRO — INTIMATE VOICE, VERY BRIEF] just give me a minute. [VERSE 1] I woke up with the world upon my chest, a thousand voices calling me again. Everybody knows the strength I give them, but no one ever asks me how I’ve been. [PRE-CHORUS] I’ve held back every storm with both these hands, and worn a smile so no one else would know. But even hearts that carry everybody need somewhere safe to finally let go. [CHORUS] Give me a minute just to breathe, turn down the world and let me cry. I don’t need you to save me now, just stay in silence by my side. Give me a minute to remember even the strongest need to rest. Hold my hand, don’t ask me anything… give me a minute just to catch my breath. [VERSE 2] It isn’t loveless if I close the door, my soul is only asking me to rest. I gave my light to heal another’s wounds until I couldn’t find it in myself. [BRIDGE — SHORT, EMOTIONAL] If I fall apart, just let me rest tonight; tomorrow, step by step, I’ll find my light. [FINAL CHORUS — SHORT, NO REPEAT] Give me a minute just to breathe, I’m not less strong for choosing me. Hold my hand and don’t ask why; just remind me it’s all right to rest tonight. [OUTRO — SOLO VOICE] I deserve a moment… I deserve to breathe.