Woke up late, rent’s due, still broke
Coffee and a deadline, same ol’ joke
You text me, “miss you,” but I need space
Love ain’t enough when there’s bills to chase
I’m tired of being half of myself for someone else
I need to breathe, not just be held
[Pre-Chorus]
We said forever, but that’s a heavy word
And right now, I just wanna be heard
[Chorus]
I can’t give my all to a halfway thing
I’m chasing dreams and I still got wings
Don’t need a cage wrapped up in gold
I want love, but I won’t be controlled
This ain't a fairytale, no perfect end
Just a girl tryna love and still pay the rent
Call it selfish, call it growth
But I’d rather be alone than lose my soul
[Verse 2]
Used to think love was ride or die
But I won’t crash just to feel alive
He says I’m cold, I say I’m clear
I’m not a project, I’m not your fear
I want kisses without the guilt trip
Freedom with a lil' companionship
[Pre-Chorus]
We tried to fit, but we outgrew the shape
Now I’m dancing in the mess I made
[Chorus]
I can’t give my all to a halfway thing
I’m chasing dreams and I still got wings
Don’t need a cage wrapped up in gold
I want love, but I won’t be controlled
This ain't a fairytale, no perfect end
Just a girl tryna love and still pay the rent
Call it selfish, call it growth
But I’d rather be alone than lose my soul
[Bridge]
I’m not running, I’m just choosing
Not to lose me in the name of proving
That I’m worthy of a love that hurts
When I’m finally learning my own worth
(Instrumental)
[Final Chorus]
So I’ll love with open hands, not chains
Build a life where no one takes the reins
Maybe love comes back, maybe it don’t
But I won’t beg for what it won’t
This ain't a tragedy, this is my fight
To live a half-love or a full life
[Final Chorus]
So I’ll love with open hands, not chains
Build a life where no one takes the reins
Maybe love comes back, maybe it don’t
But I won’t beg for what it won’t
This ain't a tragedy, this is my fight
To live a half-love or a full life
No more dimmin’ down my light
I shine alone and that’s alright
Bills paid, dreams loud, heart strong
If love don’t vibe, I move on
No chains, no fear, no fake plans
I dance free with open hands
Ain’t waitin’ for a hero line
I’m my own and that’s just fine
No more dimmin’ down my light
I shine alone and that’s alright
Bills paid, dreams loud, heart strong
If love don’t vibe, I move on
No chains, no fear, no fake plans
I dance free with open hands
Ain’t waitin’ for a hero line
I’m my own and that’s just fine
Woke up late, rent’s due, still broke
Coffee and a deadline, same ol’ joke
You text me, “miss you,” but I need space
Love ain’t enough when there’s bills to chase
I’m tired of being half of myself for someone else
I need to breathe, not just be held
[Pre-Chorus]
We said forever, but that’s a heavy word
And right now, I just wanna be heard
[Chorus]
I can’t give my all to a halfway thing
I’m chasing dreams and I still got wings
Don’t need a cage wrapped up in gold
I want love, but I won’t be controlled
This ain't a fairytale, no perfect end
Just a girl tryna love and still pay the rent
Call it selfish, call it growth
But I’d rather be alone than lose my soul
[Verse 2]
Used to think love was ride or die
But I won’t crash just to feel alive
He says I’m cold, I say I’m clear
I’m not a project, I’m not your fear
I want kisses without the guilt trip
Freedom with a lil' companionship
[Pre-Chorus]
We tried to fit, but we outgrew the shape
Now I’m dancing in the mess I made
[Chorus]
I can’t give my all to a halfway thing
I’m chasing dreams and I still got wings
Don’t need a cage wrapped up in gold
I want love, but I won’t be controlled
This ain't a fairytale, no perfect end
Just a girl tryna love and still pay the rent
Call it selfish, call it growth
But I’d rather be alone than lose my soul
[Bridge]
I’m not running, I’m just choosing
Not to lose me in the name of proving
That I’m worthy of a love that hurts
When I’m finally learning my own worth
(Instrumental)
[Final Chorus]
So I’ll love with open hands, not chains
Build a life where no one takes the reins
Maybe love comes back, maybe it don’t
But I won’t beg for what it won’t
This ain't a tragedy, this is my fight
To live a half-love or a full life
[Final Chorus]
So I’ll love with open hands, not chains
Build a life where no one takes the reins
Maybe love comes back, maybe it don’t
But I won’t beg for what it won’t
This ain't a tragedy, this is my fight
To live a half-love or a full life
No more dimmin’ down my light
I shine alone and that’s alright
Bills paid, dreams loud, heart strong
If love don’t vibe, I move on
No chains, no fear, no fake plans
I dance free with open hands
Ain’t waitin’ for a hero line
I’m my own and that’s just fine
No more dimmin’ down my light
I shine alone and that’s alright
Bills paid, dreams loud, heart strong
If love don’t vibe, I move on
No chains, no fear, no fake plans
I dance free with open hands
Ain’t waitin’ for a hero line
I’m my own and that’s just fine