Verse 1 You still measure every word Like it’s gonna start a war Watch you second-guess yourself Standin’ halfway out the door You say it’s easier this way Keep the peace and let it slide But I can see it wear you down Every time you step aside Pre-Chorus I ain’t here to pull you back Or tell you who to be Chorus But I won’t make you small to stay Won’t ask you to bend my way If your voice shakes, let it break I’ll be right here anyway Yeah, I know it’s gonna change Things you thought would never shake But I won’t love you half a soul Just to make it all feel safe Verse 2 You say it’s gonna hurt some folks When you finally draw that line Like somehow that makes it wrong Just ’cause it ain’t what they like I’ve seen what it costs you now All the pieces left behind If standin’ up means losin’ them That ain’t losin’ in my mind Pre-Chorus I ain’t savin’ you from this You’re the one who’s gotta choose Chorus But I won’t make you small to stay Won’t ask you to dim your flame If your truth lands hard some days I ain’t turnin’ you away Yeah, I know it’s gonna break Every shape you used to take But I won’t love you half a soul Just to keep things in their place Bridge (quiet, grounded) If you get loud and it all falls through I won’t say “I told you” If you need space, I’ll give you room But I ain’t goin’ anywhere Final Chorus (lifted, steady not explosive) I won’t make you small to stay Won’t love you that kind of way Take your time, take your space I’ll be right here through the change Yeah, I know it’s not the same And it might not go our way But I won’t love you half a soul Just to make it all okay
