(Verse 1)
I tried to fix what I didn’t break
Held my breath just to keep the peace
Gave my heart till I felt it ache
Lost myself tryin’ not to leave
I kept hoping you’d change your mind
Ignored every warning sign
But I crossed a line I can’t undo
So I’m choosing something new
(Pre-Chorus)
I’m done explaining all my pain
I’m done standing in the rain
If I’m gonna lose something tonight
It won’t be who I am
(Chorus)
I fall apart but get back up
Not going back, and that’s just that
This time I’m gonna make it right
Test my luck and roll the dice
This time, this year, I live for me
No setbacks, I’m thinking just for me
New year, new me
(Verse 2)
I was scared of starting over
But staying hurt hurt worse
I kept putting weight on my shoulders
Trying to prove what I’m worth
Now I see it crystal clear
I don’t owe fear another year
I’m done waiting on maybes
This life’s mine, I’m ready
(Pre-Chorus)
I don’t need your validation
Or another explanation
If I’m stepping into the light
I’m not asking twice
(Chorus)
I fall apart but get back up
Not going back, and that’s just that
This time I’m gonna make it right
Test my luck and roll the dice
This time, this year, I live for me
No setbacks, I’m thinking just for me
New year, new me
(Bridge strip it back — almost whispered)
If I fall again, I’ll rise somehow
I know my heart, I trust it now
I’m not behind, I’m right on time
This life is mine
(Final Chorus bigger, layered vocals)
I fall apart but get back up
Not going back, and that’s just that
This time I’m gonna make it right
Test my luck and roll the dice
This time, this year, I live for me
No setbacks, yeah I choose me
New year, new me
(Outro)
New year…
New me