So Tired

Verse 1
I wake up already drained, don’t know how that makes sense
Gave my all yesterday, still ain’t paid my rent
Everybody needs me, pulling pieces of my soul
I say “yeah, I got you,” even when I’m running low
Smile on my face, but I’m fading inside
Carry all this weight, still expected to shine
I don’t complain much, I just push it aside
But lately this tired been louder than pride

Pre-Chorus
I’m strong, yeah I know, that’s what they always say
But strong don’t mean I don’t need a break
I been holding it together with a thread and a prayer
If you really see me, you’ll see I’m barely there

Chorus
I’m so tired, tired in my bones
Tired of being the one that’s always holding it down alone
I’m so tired, but I still show up
Still pour from an empty cup, yeah
Don’t tell me I’ll be fine
I’ve been fine for quite some time
I’m just tired of being tired 

Verse 2
My phone keep ringing, everybody pulling at me 
But don’t nobody ask me, “How you really been?”
I give grace, I give love, I give more than I should
They say “You so dependable,” like that’s always good
I rest my head but my mind don’t know 
Replay all the things I don’t say, don’t show
I’m tired of being okay all the time
When I’m minding my own business, it’s a crime

Pre-Chorus
I don’t need saving, just a little space
Somebody tell me it’s okay to wait
I don’t wanna quit, I just wanna breathe
Lay it all down, let my heart be free

Chorus
I’m so tired, tired in my soul
Tired of being strong just to keep control
I’m so tired, but I still care
Still love deep even when it’s not fair
Don’t tell me I’ll be fine
I’ve been fine for quite some time
I’m just tired of being tired 

Bridge
If I disappear for a little while
It’s not ‘cause I don’t love you
I just gotta find myself again
Under all this pressure
Under all these expectations
I been everything but resting

Outro
I’ll get back up, yeah I always do
But tonight I’m letting myself feel the truth
I don’t need answers, I don’t need advice
I just need a moment to live my life
Yeah… I’m tired

Soulful r&b ballad female