Not an option

INTRO (soft, almost whispered)

Mmm…

You had me confused for a minute…

But I see it now.

VERSE 1

If you wanna treat me like a choice (like a choice…)

Like I’m lined up with the noise (mmm…)

Pick me up when it’s convenient

Set me down when you’re done speakin’

Taking all the love I give (I give…)

Like it’s something light to live with

All that kindness from my chest

Like it’s common, like it’s less

PRE-CHORUS

Don’t ever think you played me (no…)

I loved you honestly (honestly…)

When I give, it’s from the heart

That’s just who I am from the start

CHORUS / HOOK

But I’m not an option

Not a name you keep in rotation

Not a “maybe later” conversation

You got it wrong

You thought I’d stay in line

While you took your time

So I stepped out the race

Look at my face

As I pull away

You just lost the only option

That should’ve been there anyway

VERSE 2

You playing cool like I don’t see (mmm…)

Like I don’t feel the energy

Quiet doesn’t mean I’m blind

I just move before I speak my mind

I ain’t arguing, I ain’t loud

Just adjusting my crown

You was juggling stones in your hand

Didn’t know you held a diamond down

PRE-CHORUS 2

I don’t beg and I don’t chase (don’t chase…)

I don’t compete for my own place

If I’m too much, that’s fine with me

I’d rather walk than shrink to be

CHORUS (fuller, layered harmonies)

I’m not an option

Not a backup plan you call when it’s convenient

Not a lesson you ignore till it’s too late to feel it

You got it wrong

You thought I’d wait in line

While you played with mine

So I stepped out the race

Watch my pace

As I glow away

You just lost the only option

That should’ve been yours to claim

BRIDGE (stripped, powerful, calm)

Didn’t realize what you had

Too busy comparing bad

I was solid, I was rare

But you was lookin’ everywhere

Now there’s distance in my tone

And peace inside my zone

We don’t need you or the stress

Watch us prosper, watch us bless

FINAL CHORUS (anthem but still poised)

I’m not an option

Never was, never will be

You confused access with ability

I loved you pure

No disguise

That was my truth, that was my prize

But I stepped out the race

Grace on my face

No tears to chase

You lost the diamond

Playing with rocks

Now watch me glow

While the door just locks

OUTRO (soft, confident)

No hard feelings…

Just clarity.

Mmm…

Not an option.