[Intro: rain, soft piano] [Verse 1] You asked if I could stay a while I wanted to say yes But something in my tired bones Was begging me for rest So I kissed your head Closed the door Walked alone beneath the glow And every step toward my own bed Felt like choosing you less somehow [Chorus] WHY DOES GOING HOME FEEL GUILTY WHEN I KNOW I NEED THE SPACE? Why does caring for myself Feel like abandoning your face? I can love you Miss you Need you Still need solitude tonight Going home is not rejection Rest is not goodbye [Bridge] Maybe I was taught that loving Means remaining till you’re gone But a heart can leave the room And keep the tenderness turned on [Final Chorus] I’M GOING HOME WITHOUT APOLOGY THOUGH I STILL MAY FEEL IT sting I can choose myself this evening Without undoing anything [Outro] Goodnight. Not goodbye.
