Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Who you were before
someone convinced you
that you had to earn love
Every time you forgave
every time you overlooked
something sharp in the dark
You made room
you made peace
you made excuses for free
[Pre-Chorus]
And they learned your yes
like a door left open
they kept coming back
for one more piece
[Chorus]
Who you were before
who you were before
You don't have to earn love
to be held anymore
Every excuse, I know
every bruise you ignore
They learned they could push more
push more, push more (push more)
[Verse 2]
You said "it's fine"
with your whole chest hurt
smiled like it didn't cut
You kept the plates warm
kept the lights on
kept the blame off them
Now your hands are tired
now your heart is loud
now the truth won't sit still
[Pre-Chorus]
And they learned your yes
like a door left open
they kept coming back
for one more piece
[Chorus]
Who you were before
who you were before
You don't have to earn love
to be held anymore
Every excuse, I know
every bruise you ignore
They learned they could push more
push more, push more (push more)
[Bridge]
Take your name back
take your breath back
take the soft parts home
You were never too much
you were never the problem
you were wanting a home
[Final Chorus]
Who you were before
who you were before
You don't have to earn love
to be held anymore
Every excuse, I know
every bruise you ignore
They learned they could push more
push more, push more (push more)
Who you were before
that's who you are
strong enough to leave
and open your heart
Details
GeneratedJul 15, 2026
Duration3:06
LanguageEnglish
Style
Pop-R&B with mid-tempo swung drums and warm sub-bass; verse rides intimate close-mic piano and sparse snaps, pre-chorus strips to filtered chords and heartbeat kicks, chorus opens with stacked female doubles and a short chantable anchor. Use delay throws on key words, soft gang harmonies on the hook, a reverse swell into each chorus, and a glossy wide mix that stays tender but punchy. female vocals
Credits
Prompt by
Tracey15
Tracey15ModelAria v5.5
Prompt
Who you were before someone convinced u that u had to earn love Every time you forgave Every time overlooked something Every time accepted another excuse They learnt they could push further, female
