[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

Too Much Heart