Quiet Lioness

[Verse 1]
You don't have to smile it away
When your stomach starts to turn
When a compliment cuts sideways
And your heartbeat starts to burn
You don't owe a second reason
You don't need a perfect case
If your body whispers "leave now"
That whisper is your grace
[Chorus]
If it feels wrong
You can walk out
You don't need proof
You can say "I'm out"
Your worth is not
Up for debate
You can close the door
You can choose your gate
Soft as a breath
Strong as a vow
You're allowed to trust yourself
You're allowed
[Verse 2]
You remember all the chances
You kept giving, one more try
How you edited your edges
Just to keep the peace alive
But that quiet voice got louder
Till it shook you in your sleep
Now you listen when it trembles
Every tremble yours to keep
[Chorus]
If it feels wrong
You can walk out
You don't need proof
You can say "I'm out"
Your worth is not
Up for debate
You can close the door
You can choose your gate
Soft as a breath
Strong as a vow
You're allowed to trust yourself
You're allowed
[Bridge]
You are not "too much"
For asking for care
You are not "too cold"
For needing someone there
You are not "unfair"
For drawing a clear line
You are not "ungrateful"
For choosing your own time (oh)
[Chorus]
If it feels wrong
You can walk out
You don't need proof
You can say "I'm out"
Your worth is not
Up for debate
You can close the door
You can choose your gate
Soft as a breath
Strong as a vow
Quiet lioness, you rise
Here and now

Fingerpicked acoustic guitar and soft piano under warm female vocals; verses intimate and close-mic, subtle pads blooming in the chorus. Gentle build with brushed percussion and airy harmonies that lift the hook; calm, resolute energy that steadies rather than explodes, ending on a stripped, confident final line., female vocals, gentle