No

(Verse 1)

Always having to explain myself

Like my thoughts need permission to exist

The fear of not being liked

The fear of never fitting in

Words too hard to describe

The way that I am feeling

Or the things that I see

Got a war inside my head

And it keeps controlling me

A simple word can spark a fight

So over explaining became my disguise

Makes me do things I don’t want to

Makes me say things that I know ain’t true

(Rap Verse)

No confidence to speak my truth

So I say “yes” when I don’t want to

Bite my tongue just to keep the peace

While my own voice slowly disappears

Always worried what they might think

Trying so hard just to fit the mold

Carrying everybody’s expectations

While my heart keeps growing cold

I spent my whole life shrinking down

Just so other people stay comfortable

While I was drowning silently

Trying to survive it all

(Pre-Chorus)

I held it in for way too long

Felt weak whenever I stood strong

But something changed inside me now

And I can finally say it loud

(Chorus)

NO…

Is not just a word

It’s a full sentence

And now I’ve finally heard

NO…

I don’t need a reason why

I don’t have to sacrifice

My peace just to survive

(Bridge / Breakdown)

I’m done apologizing for existing

Done hiding what I feel inside

No more fear of disappointing

No more killing myself to survive

Now I stand my ground

Now I found my voice

And for the first time in my life

I know that I have a choice

(Final Chorus)

NO…

Is not just a word

It’s a full sentence

And I finally know my worth

NO…

No guilt

No shame

I won’t lose myself again