[Intro – soft choir loop + voiceover whisper] She left… because of the mental load… So true. [Verse 1 – sweet, sing-song tone] I packed the bags, I played the wife Posted scripture over spite Therapy said “start again” So I ghosted you with a holy pen [Pre-Chorus – snarky gospel vibe] I left a note by the casserole Said “I love you,” but I had to go God wants me *happy*—not just whole So I followed my new scroll [Chorus – loud, satirical power pop] It’s the MENTAL LOAD! So I walked—took the kids and the code Evangelical glow-up mode Bless this mess, I’m back on the road You thought repentance would bring me home? Nah. I found my worth through a Costco poem It’s the MENTAL LOAD! I evolved—So. True. [HOOK – drop moment for TikTok] It’s the MENTAL LOAD! I walked out—left a note by the casserole! #Blessed and whole Took the kids and a “verse of the day” scroll Didn’t cheat—I evolved Girlbossed outta that covenant mold It’s the MENTAL LOAD! [Drop: preacher sample, distorted beat hit] “Submit to your husb—” BOOM So. True. [Verse 2 – sharper tone] You led devotions, I led the way To divorce court with an Etsy bouquet The kids need mom—but not that much Not when God’s got a better clutch [Pre-Chorus – more cynical] You cried, I journaled You prayed, I posted I’m not wrong—I’m just chosen Hashtag “truth,” comment frozen [Chorus – repeat, louder, more theatrical] It’s the MENTAL LOAD! So I dipped—took the vows and ripped Rebranded grace in a Pinterest fit Praise hands high as I stage my quit You thought God would bring me back? Girl, He follows me on my new track It’s the MENTAL LOAD! And I left—So. True. [Bridge – whispered over gospel pads] He didn’t lead... I wasn’t seen... God gave me signs... And Sam has a trampoline... [Final Hook – outro version] It’s the MENTAL LOAD! Church said “pray”—but I prayed to leave No-fault flair on my legal decree It’s the MENTAL LOAD! Husband turned into history Blessed release—new ministry So. True.
