Balcony Brains (Crooked Smile)

[Verse 1] My brain’s a thrift-store bargain bin Old receipts and mannequin grins Thought I healed it Taped it shut Still leaks like a coffee cup [Pre-Chorus] I say I’m fine Say it again Crossed fingers hidden In my sweatshirt hem [Chorus] I’m okay I’m alright I’m alive I guess Got a heart that’s beating through a messy chest Got a list of reasons taped above my bed For the days I can’t get out of my head I’m okay I’m a wreck I’m a soft hard mess But I’m still here So I’ll call that progress [Verse 2] Therapist asks “How’s your week?” I shrug Stare holes in the floorboards deep Laugh it off Then tear up quick Comedy special with a plot twist [Pre-Chorus] I lose my keys I lose my drive Still order coffee Just to feel alive [Chorus] I’m okay I’m alright I’m alive I guess Got a heart that’s beating through a messy chest Got a list of reasons taped above my bed For the days I can’t get out of my head I’m okay I’m a wreck I’m a soft hard mess But I’m still here So I’ll call that progress [Bridge] Some days brushing teeth feels brave (so brave) Getting out the door’s a parade (hey) If all I do is just exist today I’ll still count it Still count it Anyway [Chorus] I’m okay I’m alright I’m alive I guess Every shaky breath is a quiet flex Got a list of reasons taped above my bed Adding one more line when I lift my head I’m okay I’m a wreck I’m a soft hard mess But I’m still here Yeah I’m still here So I’ll call that progress