Not Here to Please

Verse 1
I used to bend till I was breaking,
Say “yes” when I meant “no”
Carried weights I wasn’t made for,
Just to keep the peace you know
Now I hear my own voice talking,
Clearer than it’s ever been
If it costs me my own freedom,
That’s a price I’ll never spend
Pre-Chorus
You can call me selfish if you want
But I finally understand
Chorus
I’m not here to please, not here to stay small
Not gonna lose myself just to have it all
If I let you down, I’ll be alright
I don’t need your yes to live my life
I choose me, even if you leave
Yeah, I’m finally free
I’m not here to please
Verse 2
No more walking on your tightrope,
No more guessing what you need
I was drowning in your silence,
Now I’m breathing when I leave
Every “no” feels like a heartbeat,
Every step is mine to take
If you only love the version
That I had to fake
Pre-Chorus
Then you never really knew me at all
Now I’m done playing that part
Chorus
I’m not here to please, not here to stay small
Not gonna lose myself just to have it all
If I let you down, I’ll be alright
I don’t need your yes to live my life
I choose me, even if you leave
Yeah, I’m finally free
I’m not here to please
Bridge
I won’t shrink to fit your expectations
Won’t apologize for liberation
You can keep your validation
I don’t need it anymore
Final Chorus
I’m not here to please, I’m here to be real
Learning how to trust the way I feel
If I stand alone, I’ll still stand tall
I don’t need permission after all
I choose me, finally believe
That I deserve me
I’m not here to please

Emotional pop, 105 BPM, piano, ambient, punchy drums, steady pace, powerful chorus