Barely Holding, Still Slaying

[Intro – fast claps, quirky synth]
Woke up in a hospital gown
Mascara smudged, sanity down
Doctor asking, “How long you been this way?”
I said, “Since birth, babe — why do you ask today?”

[Verse 1 – talk‑sing, comedic timing]
Had a job that drained the life out my bones
Did spreadsheets, breakdowns, panic on phones
Snapped at a client, told him the truth
“Quit acting like a toddler with Bluetooth”

Then I hit a gala, wearing shoes of pain
Saw my ex glowing up — yeah, that hurt my brain
Drank three champagnes, then I took the mic
Announced to the crowd: “Love is a scam, am I right?”

[Pre-Chorus – punchy, upbeat]
Maybe I’m spiraling, maybe I’m fine
Maybe I peaked back in 2009
Maybe I’m chaos, maybe I’m art
Maybe this breakdown is only the start

[Chorus – full pop explosion, dance beat]
I’m barely holding it together
But I’m slaying like whatever
Falling apart in designer shoes
Laughing while I lose my screws
Yeah, I’m barely holding it together
But honestly? I’ve never
Looked more hot, unhinged, or free
Crazy? Maybe — but it’s working for me

[Verse 2 – sassier, faster]
Doctor said, “Stop joking your feelings away”
Sir, if I stop, I’ll cry for a day
Told him I cope with humor and spite
And caffeine levels no human should write

He said I dodge truth like it’s cardio
Told me, “Sit with your trauma” — um, how ‘bout no?
Told me I’m here till I talk for real
Guess I’m trapped with my thoughts — what a steal

[Pre-Chorus – higher harmony]
Maybe I’m spiraling, maybe I’m blessed
Maybe this meltdown is me at my best
Maybe I’m tired, maybe I’m done
But I still show up — and still look fun

[Chorus – bigger hook]
I’m barely holding it together
But I’m slaying like whatever
Falling apart in designer shoes
Laughing while I lose my screws
Yeah, I’m barely holding it together
But honestly? I’ve never
Looked more hot, unhinged, or free
Crazy? Maybe — but it’s working for me

[Bridge – spoken, iconic]
No, I don’t need calm
I need iced coffee and validation
Maybe a nap
Maybe a refund on adulthood

(Beat drops back in)

[Final Chorus – layered, anthemic]
I’m barely holding it together
But I’m slaying like whatever
Life fell apart with chaotic grace
Still showed up with a perfect face
Yeah, I’m barely holding it together
But darling, I’m the trendsetter
Falling apart so fashionably
Crazy? Maybe — but I like me

Upbeat.
Alt-pop., female