Nobody Shows Up

Intro

I don’t need saving..

(no)

I just need someone to stay.

(stay…)

Verse 1

Memories folded into boxes

Photos ripped like they don’t bleed

I didn’t miss him — I miss having

Someone choosing me

(choosing me…)

I did the work, I did the cutting

Burned the past, told the truth

Every time I finally fall apart

Everybody’s busy, too

(busy…)

Pre-Chorus

I don’t ask for much

(I don’t)

Just don’t disappear

When I finally say

“I’m not okay in here”

(in here…)

Chorus

I’m screaming in silence

(no one hears me)

And nobody shows up

I’m holding it together

(barely)

With tape and bad luck

I don’t want fixing

(don’t fix me)

I don’t want advice

I just want someone to sit with me

In the middle of the night

(just sit…)

I’m not dramatic

(I’m not)

I’m just worn thin

I keep surviving

(still here)

But I’m tired of it

Verse 2

I cut people loose for not replying

Not out of spite — it just hurts

When you’re already on the edge

Silence hits you first

(hits first…)

I don’t need promises or praise

Or “you’re strong” like it’s a cure

I’m strong ‘cause I had no choice

Not ‘cause I’m okay anymore

(not okay…)

Pre-Chorus

I don’t want to vanish

(I don’t)

I just want relief

From feeling like I’m last in line

To everyone but me

(but me…)

Chorus

I’m screaming in silence

(say something)

And nobody shows up

I’m swallowing anger

(don’t explode)

Trying not to erupt

I don’t want forever

I don’t want a plan

I just want to matter

When I say “I can’t”

(I can’t…)

I’m not broken

(I’m not)

I’m just done

With being the strong one

For everyone

Bridge

I threw away letters, gifts, memories

(let it burn)

Not ‘cause I’m cruel — ‘cause I’m free

If I sound bitter, good

That’s what healing sounds like in me

I’m not asking to be saved

(don’t save me)

I’m asking not to be ignored

There’s a difference

(there is)

And I’m tired of explaining it

Chorus

I’m screaming in silence

(still breathing)

But I’m still here

Even when nobody shows up

I don’t disappear

I don’t need a crowd

(don’t need noise)

I need what’s real

And if that’s just me tonight

Then I’ll learn to deal

(I will)

I’m angry, I’m grieving

(both)

I’m letting it out

I won’t disappear

Just because they don’t show up now

Outro

I’m still here.

(still here)

Even if no one came.