[Verse 1]
I used to wait by the phone,
Heart on the line, tears in my tone,
Cooked you meals and fed your pride,
While I was starvin’ on the inside.
Told my girls, “He just tired,”
When I knew good and well you lied.
Gave you chances like a casino,
But I ain’t playin’ roulette no mo’ — bingo!
[Pre-Chorus]
You were my sun and my shade,
A lover and a blade,
But I ain’t lettin' love cut me,
I'm silk, baby — not a bandage!
[Chorus – Main]
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I love you — but not at my expense,
Not enough to lose my common sense.
You had my heart, but now I see —
You ain’t worth dimming the light in me.
Lyin’ and leavin’ me out in the cold?
Nah, baby — that story’s old.
I wanted us, but I chose me, too...
Now I love me more than I ever loved you. 💋
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[Verse 2]
You said, “Baby, I’m flawed,”
I said, “Boy, that’s a job for God.”
I'm not your rehab or your mama,
I’m the whole damn vibe — bringin' calm or drama!
You had potential, yes it's true,
But potential don't pay rent or tell the truth.
Now I’m booked, blessed, and backed by the universe,
While you still ghostin’ folks and textin’ in reverse.
[Pre-Chorus]
You were my muse and my mess,
But I passed that petty test,
I ain’t settlin’ for stress,
I’m the CEO of self-respect!
[Chorus – Main]
🎵
I love you — but not at my expense,
Not enough to lose my common sense.
You had my heart, but now I see —
You ain’t worth dimming the light in me.
Lyin’ and leavin’ me out in the cold?
Nah, baby — that story’s old.
I wanted us, but I chose me, too...
Now I love me more than I ever loved you. 💋
🎵
[Bridge – Spoken Word / Breakdown]
You were cute…
But so is cheesecake.
And I don’t have to beg cheesecake to treat me right.
I got tired of playing pick-me in a game you made up…
So I picked me.
Best. Plot twist. Ever.
[Outro – Fade-Out Hook (TikTok-ready chant)]
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I love you... but not at my expense.
You ain't worth my peace or my confidence.
I might miss the dream, but I’m wide awake —
Self-love don't bend and it sure don't break.
🎵 (repeat x3, with ad-libs and harmony stacking)
LALATHEERAPPER
