[Verse 1]
You left the kitchen light on
Like you expected me to stay
I found your words beside the sink
And carried them through yesterday
You looked straight through my face
Then turned the room against me
I was still trying to be your child
You were busy making a case against me
[Pre-Chorus]
I swallowed every warning
I kept my mouth shut tight
But something in me split apart
When you said it like it was right
[Chorus]
Why would you say that about me?
I'm your daughter, can't you see?
You called me a slut like I was nothing
Like my name was yours to ruin
Why would you say that about me?
I still hear it when I try to sleep
You don't get to break me, then call it honesty
I'm your daughter—look at me
[Verse 2]
Aunt Maria wouldn't meet my eyes
At Sunday dinner in the den
You made a joke and passed the salt
Like you could make me small again
I know the shape of your silence
I know the door before it slams
You taught me love was something earned
Then judged me for becoming who I am
[Pre-Chorus]
I wore your disappointment
Like a coat I couldn't leave
But tonight I brought it to your doorstep
And I finally let it breathe
[Chorus]
Why would you say that about me?
I'm your daughter, can't you see?
You called me a slut like I was nothing
Like my name was yours to ruin
Why would you say that about me?
I still hear it when I try to sleep
You don't get to break me, then call it honesty
I'm your daughter—look at me
[Bridge]
Say it again if you mean it
Say it loud without the crowd
Look me in the eyes this time
Don't hide behind being proud
I was young when you named me
I was scared when you turned away
But the word you threw like a weapon
Doesn't get to be my name
[Final Chorus]
Why would you say that about me?
I'm your daughter—I'm still me!
You called me a slut, and I believed you
For a while, I let it eat through
Why would you say that about me?
You don't get to bury me
I am more than what you called me
I'm your daughter—hear me scream
[Outro]
I'm your daughter
Not your shame
You said the word
But it isn't my name