INTRO (soft, almost whispered)
Mmm…
You had me confused for a minute…
But I see it now.
VERSE 1
If you wanna treat me like a choice (like a choice…)
Like I’m lined up with the noise (mmm…)
Pick me up when it’s convenient
Set me down when you’re done speakin’
Taking all the love I give (I give…)
Like it’s something light to live with
All that kindness from my chest
Like it’s common, like it’s less
PRE-CHORUS
Don’t ever think you played me (no…)
I loved you honestly (honestly…)
When I give, it’s from the heart
That’s just who I am from the start
CHORUS / HOOK
But I’m not an option
Not a name you keep in rotation
Not a “maybe later” conversation
You got it wrong
You thought I’d stay in line
While you took your time
So I stepped out the race
Look at my face
As I pull away
You just lost the only option
That should’ve been there anyway
VERSE 2
You playing cool like I don’t see (mmm…)
Like I don’t feel the energy
Quiet doesn’t mean I’m blind
I just move before I speak my mind
I ain’t arguing, I ain’t loud
Just adjusting my crown
You was juggling stones in your hand
Didn’t know you held a diamond down
PRE-CHORUS 2
I don’t beg and I don’t chase (don’t chase…)
I don’t compete for my own place
If I’m too much, that’s fine with me
I’d rather walk than shrink to be
CHORUS (fuller, layered harmonies)
I’m not an option
Not a backup plan you call when it’s convenient
Not a lesson you ignore till it’s too late to feel it
You got it wrong
You thought I’d wait in line
While you played with mine
So I stepped out the race
Watch my pace
As I glow away
You just lost the only option
That should’ve been yours to claim
BRIDGE (stripped, powerful, calm)
Didn’t realize what you had
Too busy comparing bad
I was solid, I was rare
But you was lookin’ everywhere
Now there’s distance in my tone
And peace inside my zone
We don’t need you or the stress
Watch us prosper, watch us bless
FINAL CHORUS (anthem but still poised)
I’m not an option
Never was, never will be
You confused access with ability
I loved you pure
No disguise
That was my truth, that was my prize
But I stepped out the race
Grace on my face
No tears to chase
You lost the diamond
Playing with rocks
Now watch me glow
While the door just locks
OUTRO (soft, confident)
No hard feelings…
Just clarity.
Mmm…
Not an option.
HVENLY
