[Intro] Kettle on, screen face down on the side Bare feet on cold floor, slow sunrise London hum outside my window frame I breathe in deep, not saying your name [Verse 1] You text twice like the world might break Blue ticks sitting there, let your finger shake You want answers now, full access pass You want my weekend, my time, my glass You say, "Babe, you used to pick up first ring" I say, "Yeah, that was my people pleasing" I cut my hair, cut the noise, cut ties Now I pick myself, that is the big surprise I make coffee how I like, two spoons, no guilt Turn the music up and dance in the quilt You knock on my door with your restless eyes I am in a face mask, not apologised [Pre Chorus] You call it selfish when I leave you on read You want priority, a throne in my head I gave you days, now I am back on mine If you cannot wait, you fall out of line [Chorus] I am taking my time with this heart of mine Sipping on peace like a cheap red wine You can roll your eyes, you can press rewind I am taking my time, even if you mind Yeah, I move slow like a Sunday train You can tap your foot, you can curse my name I will miss your calls if it keeps me sane I am taking my time, even if you mind [Verse 2] Girls in my group chat say, "Is it rude To say no to a date if you are not in the mood" Listen, love, your body is not their plan You are not a calendar for some man If he cannot handle a quiet night in With a book in bed and your own skin Then he is not built for the woman you are Whole universe, not a side bar I light candles just for me, no show Neon polish on my toes that no one sees, so I am still pretty when the phone turned off Even in a tracksuit and a messy cough [Pre Chorus] They tell us hurry up, settle down, be nice Smile on cue, lower voice, think twice I am done rushing for a borrowed crown My pace, my rules, my hometown [Chorus] I am taking my time with this heart of mine Sipping on peace like a cheap red wine You can roll your eyes, you can press rewind I am taking my time, even if you mind Yeah, I move slow like a Sunday train You can tap your foot, you can curse my name I will miss your calls if it keeps me sane I am taking my time, even if you mind [Bridge] (Yeah) I walk home slow through the corner shop light Grab crisps, milk, little treat for the night No one owns the rhythm of my walk I do not owe a reason for my talk Accent thick, got opinions too If that is too much, I am not for you I am not late, I am right on cue For the life that I am choosing to do [Chorus] I am taking my time with this heart of mine Sipping on peace like a cheap red wine You can roll your eyes, you can press rewind I am taking my time, even if you mind Yeah, I move slow like a Sunday train You can tap your foot, you can curse my name I will miss your calls if it keeps me sane I am taking my time, even if you mind [Outro] So if you see me walking on my own Headphones in, queen on her phone Do not mistake my quiet for blind I am just taking my time, even if you mind
