[Verse 1]
You call it charm when you talk over me
A little grin, a borrowed apology
You want a medal for the bare minimum
Then act surprised when I don't fall for it
You keep a list of girls you almost knew
Collecting hearts like something men just do
I read the fine print, tore the whole thing up
Your kind of love is never worth the fuss
[Pre-Chorus]
No, I don't need your seat at the table
I built my own and made it stable
You can keep your kingdom made of smoke
I'm done translating every joke
[Chorus]
I hate men when they make it my job
To soften the truth while they raise the bar
I hate men who confuse control with care
Then blame the woman who won't stay there
But I love my friends, and I love my life
And I love the peace on the other side
So take your ego, take your one-man show
I'm not your girl, and now you know
[Verse 2]
You say I'm difficult, I say I'm awake
You want a woman shaped for your mistakes
You bring your baggage, call it history
Then ask me to become your therapy
I've seen the type with the perfect alibi
A tender voice and a wandering eye
He says, “Relax,” like that's a magic spell
Funny how your calm looks like a threat as well
[Pre-Chorus]
No, I don't need your seat at the table
I built my own and made it stable
You can keep your kingdom made of smoke
I'm done translating every joke
[Chorus]
I hate men when they make it my job
To soften the truth while they raise the bar
I hate men who confuse control with care
Then blame the woman who won't stay there
But I love my friends, and I love my life
And I love the peace on the other side
So take your ego, take your one-man show
I'm not your girl, and now you know
[Bridge]
Maybe one day you'll learn to listen
Without needing praise for your permission
Maybe one day you'll call it what it is
Until then, boy, this is where it ends
[Final Chorus]
I hate men when they make it my job
To shrink myself so they can feel large
I hate men who only hear “no”
When every woman in the room lets go
But I love my friends, and I love my life
And I love the peace on the other side
Take your ego, take your one-man show
I'm not your girl, and now you know
[Outro]
Not your girl
Not your cure
Not your mirror anymore