歌詞

The first time was small

A nod across the room

I felt my body leave

And called it getting through

No one saw the bargain

No one heard the cost

I kept the peace around me

And misplaced what I lost

I Said Yes to Survive

With my no behind my teeth

I handed them the answer

And hid the rest of me

At work, at home, in love

The lesson wore one face

Be easy, be useful

Do not take up space

Every quiet agreement

Made the room feel safe

But safety has a hunger

It slowly learns your name

I gave away the doorway

Then stood outside my life

Smiling through the damage

Like silence made it right

Then one small no

Moved under my skin

Not loud

Not brave

Just still living

Tonight I do not answer

Before I know my will

The room can keep its anger

I am allowed to be still