Verse 1) In the hallway, the lights are way too bright Every person I pass feels like a fight You call it a "vibe," say I should switch it off Like a heavy coat I can just easily toss But it’s a circuit in my brain, stuck on high alert And your words are starting to leave a different kind of hurt You say I’m "too stressed" to sit in your room While I’m just trying to navigate the gloom. (Chorus) I’m sorry I can’t be perfect for youI’m sorry my struggle is an inconvenience, too You say we’re "permanent," you say we’re best friends But is that only true when the static ends? My anxiety isn’t a choice I made But you’re treating me like a debt that isn't paid. (Verse 2) You sit there silent while I’m in a dark place Judging the look that’s written on my face"Landon did that to me," I whisper through the phone Now my best friend is making me feel all alone You say "I never said that," then you repeat the line Like my disorder is a crime, like the fault is mine"If I wasn't with her, I’d be with you" Changing the subject when I’m turning blue. (Bridge) I’m allowed to be anxious, I’m allowed to be meI’m not changing the schedule just so you can seeA version of me that’s easier to holdWhile I’m out here shivering, caught in the coldIt’s exhausting, it’s heavy, it’s a daily war And I shouldn't have to explain what I’m fighting for.(Chorus) I’m sorry I can’t be perfect for youI’m sorry my struggle is an inconvenience, tooYou say we’re "permanent," you say we’re best friends But is that only true when the static ends? (Outro) Go hang with someone else, if that’s what you needI’ll stay with the truth, and I’ll let my heart bleed. I’m fighting a battle you don’t understand While you’re letting go of my shaking hand.(Yeah, you're letting go...) (I'm not being rude...) (I'm just not perfect for you.)
