Verse 1
(Tone: Low-mid, conversational, a little detached, almost talking to yourself Dynamics: Soft to medium, build slightly at the end of each line
Rhythm tip: Emphasize the last word of each line slightly, giving it a hesitant, reflective feel)
Lyrics:
I’m hanging on the edge of a crowded scene
Laughing at the jokes that I’ve already seen
Every glance they throw like I’m invisible
I’m done pretending, this is feeling critical
Pre-Chorus
(Tone: A bit more urgent, slightly louder, a mix of frustration and resignation Dynamics: Medium, rising slightly toward the chorus Rhythm tip: Hold key words a little longer to create anticipation)
Lyrics:
I don’t wanna smile, I don’t wanna play
I’d rather drift away than stay another day
Chorus
(Tone: Bold, emotional, but still smooth mid-tempo
Dynamics: Louder than verses, confident, punchy
Rhythm tip: Follow the syllables like “Oh really, I’d rather be at home…” from Alessia Cara—slightly syncopated, natural flow)
Lyrics:
Oh really, I’d rather crash on my own floor
Than fake a laugh for people I don’t care for
Yeah, I’m messy, I’m stubborn, I’m probably too real
But I’d rather be alone than fake the way I feel
Verse 2
(Tone: Similar to Verse 1, a little more confident now Dynamics: Medium, playful sass in certain words Rhythm tip: Keep lines clipped but smooth; let certain words pop)
Lyrics:
They’re swapping secrets like it’s some kind of game
But I’m just a shadow that they can’t even name
I’ve got no time for pretending to be sweet
I like my chaos clean, and my solitude neat
Bridge
(Tone: Reflective, soft at first, building into emotional release Dynamics: Soft to medium, gradually louder toward the last line Rhythm tip: Let the words breathe, don’t rush—emotion matters more than tempo)
Lyrics:
Maybe one day I’ll find my kind
Somewhere I don’t have to hide my mind
But tonight it’s me and the ceiling above
I’m done with the fake, I’m done with the shove
Chorus (Repeat)
(Tone: Confident, slightly defiant, emotional peak Dynamics: Louder than the first chorus, hit key words harder Rhythm tip: Keep syncopation from first chorus; stretch emotional words)
Lyrics;
Oh really, I'd rather crash on my own floor
Than fake a laugh for people I don't care for
Yeah, I'm messy, I'm stubborn, I'm probably too real
But I'd rather be alone than fake the way I feel
Outro
(Tone: Calm, self-assured, slightly soft
Dynamics: Medium-soft, gentle close
Rhythm tip: Let each word fall naturally, almost like speaking to yourself)
Lyrics:
Yeah, I’m fine with myself, don’t need the applause
Yeah, I’d rather be alone than break all my own laws
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