Lyrics
Lately, I've been looking at my circle with a clearer view
Noticing the patterns and the things that never follow through
I was given everything they were never given to
Had me bending back for people wouldn't even make a move
I carried all these stones even when I needed shelter
Tried to be the rock while they chipped away my centre
I thought love was loyalty even when it felt unmeaning
But peace is getting honest about the things that I believe in
I gave them space inside me then they call the place their home
Left me feeling empty in the places I had grown
But distance gave me wisdom now I finally see the thing
If I don't put myself first I keep dying in they dreams
I've been pouring out my heart till the well ran dry
Now I'm learning how to breathe with nobody by my side
I gotta prioritize me
Cause everyone around me only loves what they need
I was losing myself trying to keep them at ease
Now I'm following my truth finally setting me free
I gotta prioritize me
If I don't choose myself then who's gonna fight for my peace
I was breaking my heart trying to help them feel complete
Now I'm building up my life from the roots I can't keep
I'm not bitter I'm just wiser with the time I give
Learn the quiet truth not everybody wants you to live
So I'm only one diversion that benefits the plans
Vanish in a second when you need a helping hand
I start waiting for apologies that never came
Stop shrinking just to make somebody else feel the same
My value isn't measured by whoever stays or leaves
My healing is the moment that I finally choose me
I'm walking in a purpose that I nearly threw away
Pushing past the pressure that they put on me each day
I'm standing in the mirror seeing someone I believe
Realizing that my love starts with how I love me
I gotta prioritize me
Cause everyone around me only loves what they need
I was losing myself trying to keep them at ease
Now I'm following my truth finally setting me free