[Verse 1]
I held the door
I bent my spine
Kept making room
For one more lie
I smiled too long
I swallowed pride
Till my own name
Got pushed aside
[Verse 2]
You took my yes
Like it was free
You wore my trust
Like a chain on me
Now I see clear
What I deserve
A steady hand
And honest words
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't need your cheers
I need your truth
I won't trade my peace
Just to please you
I can love you still
From where I stand
But if you cross that line
I pull back my hand
[Chorus]
Respect my line
Respect my line
I won't break just to feel fine
Earn my trust
Not my applause
I won't shrink to keep you close
Respect my line
Respect my line
I choose my soul over approval tonight
[Verse 3]
I learned the cost
Of staying small
A quiet heart
Can still stand tall
If I say no
And mean it then
That is not loss
That is where I win
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't need your cheers
I need your truth
I won't trade my peace
Just to please you
I can love you still
From where I stand
But if you cross that line
I pull back my hand
[Chorus]
Respect my line
Respect my line
I won't break just to feel fine
Earn my trust
Not my applause
I won't shrink to keep you close
Respect my line
Respect my line
I choose my soul over approval tonight
[Bridge]
Let the old me go
He learned to fold
Now I stand up straight
And I hold my own
If you want my heart
Come with care
Meet me in the truth
Meet me there
[Final Chorus]
Respect my line
Respect my line
I won't break just to feel fine
Earn my trust
Not my applause
I won't shrink to keep you close
Respect my line
Respect my line
I choose my soul over approval tonight
Respect my line
Respect my line
I choose my soul over approval tonight