Saying “No”

Didn't think I was a people pleaser

'Til I lost myself pleasing you

But I've been looking back on my childhood,

And this pattern-it isn't new

Didn't think I was a pushover

Til you made my boundaries soft

Didn't wanna fight, didn't wanna argue all night

It was easier to just get you off

New sheets, new me

Taking up the space I need

You took my body

But I'm getting it back

You wrecked my trust

But my hope is intact

I'm gonna find someone

Who's gentle and slow

Who loves my "yes" as much as my "No"

I'm moving slowly

I'm taking my time

If I say "yes" I can CHANGE MY MIND

I won't say sorry to soften the blow

I'm getting good at saying "No"

(I-I-I-I'm saying no

I-I-I-I'm saying no

I-I-I-I'm saying no

I-I-I-I'm saying no)

I'm pouring out from an empty cup

And you're sucking out every last drop

No time to care, no time to wash my hair

I'm ignoring when my body says "STOP"

But I wanna be a better friend to me

I wanna light a candle and fill my journal up

I want what I say to mean something

My final answer should be enough

Anyone worth anything

will give me all the space I need

You took my body

But I'm getting it back

You wrecked my trust

But my hope is intact

I'm gonna find someone

Who's gentle and slow

Who loves my "yes" as much as my "No"

I'm moving slowly

I'm taking my time

If I say "yes" I can CHANGE MY MIND

I won't say sorry to soften the blow

I'm getting good at saying "No"

(I-I-I-I'm saying no

I-I-I-I'm saying no

I-I-I-I'm saying no

I-I-I-I'm saying no)

I can stay out late,

I can just go home,

I can leave mid date,

I can be alone,

I'm a waterfall,

My cup overflows,

I'm getting better,

Better at saying "No"