[Verse 1 – soft, reflective, acoustic build]
I walk around with open windows
Let the whole world breathe inside
Every story hits me different
I can see both sides at the same time
You say things that cut like lightning
But I trace the storm back to your rain
Now I’m standing in the wreckage
Trying not to take the blame
[Pre-Chorus – emotional lift, subtle drums coming in]
I know your history
I know your scars
I know the ghosts that broke your heart
But knowing don’t make it hurt less
When it tears me apart
[Chorus – full indie country swell, strong feminine vocal]
Sometimes I hate having so much empathy
What do you mean I don’t like you or what you did to me?
’Cause I don’t like it — no, it hurt me deeply
But I still see why you did it so easily
I can hold you accountable
And still know you were just surviving
I’m tired of being understanding
When I’m the one left crying
[Verse 2 – steadier beat, more resolve in delivery]
You say it wasn’t your intention
You were scared and running blind
And I can map out all the reasons
Like a crime scene in my mind
I know trauma leaves you reckless
Makes you push away the good
But understanding why you did it
Doesn’t mean you should
[Pre-Chorus – tension rising, harmony layered in]
I know your history
I know your pain
I know you’re trying to break the chain
But I’m not built to be collateral
In your healing rain
[Chorus – bigger, drums and steel guitar fuller]
Sometimes I hate having so much empathy
What do you mean I don’t like you or what you did to me?
’Cause I don’t like it — no, it hurt me deeply
But I still see why you did it so easily
I can hold you accountable
And still know you were just surviving
I’m tired of being understanding
When I’m the one left crying
[Bridge – stripped back, almost whispered, raw]
Why do I excuse the damage
Just because I know the source?
Why do I turn into the therapist
When I just wanted love, of course?
I’m allowed to draw a boundary
Even if I see your truth
I can care about your brokenness
And still choose me over you
[Breakdown – quiet acoustic moment before final lift]
Understanding isn’t weakness
But it doesn’t mean I stay
I can see your side of things
And still walk away
[Final Chorus – emotional peak, powerful but controlled]
Sometimes I hate having so much empathy
What do you mean I don’t like you or what you did to me?
I can love you and be honest
I can hurt and still believe
You were fighting your own battles
But you still wounded me
I can hold you accountable
Without turning into stone
I can understand your reasons
And still leave you alone
[Outro – soft fade, intimate closing line]
Yeah, I see you
But I see me too
And that’s something I’m finally learning to do
