Breathe

Woke up late, running out the door

Too much pressure, can't take much more

They say, "Smile, girl, don't make a scene"

But I've got dreams, I've got a voice to scream

They say, "Keep it together, don't let it show"

But inside I'm raging, I just need to grow

I just wanna breathe, feel the weight drift away

Turn it up loud, let the music play

No more doubt, no more chains

I'm done with the rules, I'm taking the reins

They talk so loud, but don't hear me speak

Tell me I'm strong but still call me weak

Play by their rules, but I'm breaking out

I won't stay quiet, I'll stand and shout

They say, "Keep it together, don't let it show"

But I'm done pretending, it's time they should know

I just wanna breathe, feel the weight drift away

Turn it up loud, let the music play

No more doubt, no more chains

I'm done with the rules, I'm taking the reins

Maybe I don't have to fit in their mold

Maybe my fire can't be controlled

I'll take a deep breath, let the weight disappear

Turn up the volume, I'll take it from here

I just wanna breathe, feel the weight drift away

Turn it up loud, let the music play

No more doubt, no more chains

I'm done with the rules, I'm taking the reins

So I'll let it go, let it all fade away

Live in my power, no stress today