[Verse 1] Staring at the same three texts Half typed truths I never send Talk big in the shower Stay quiet with a friend Chewed-up words on my tongue Clock blinking in the dark You said “Just say what you mean” I missed my mark [Chorus] I’m squeezed between me and myself Stuck in the space where I don’t ask for help Arms crossed with my own reflection Holding my breath in both directions I’m squeezed between me and myself Nowhere to run in this little shell [Verse 2] Took a walk around the block Still ended up in my head Every step a new excuse Every crack another thread Smile sharp in the selfie Eyes giving it away I keep nodding like I’m fine Who believes me anyway? [Chorus] I’m squeezed between me and myself Stuck in the space where I don’t ask for help Arms crossed with my own reflection Holding my breath in both directions I’m squeezed between me and myself Nowhere to run in this little shell [Bridge] If I let one word slip Would the whole dam break? If I gave myself a little grace How long would that take? (oh) Caught in the middle of my own debate I’m the lock I’m the key I’m the gate [Chorus] I’m squeezed between me and myself Stuck in the space where I might ask for help Hands reaching through my reflection Loosening up these old protections Still squeezed between me and myself But I feel this shell start to melt
