Breathing Room (Gentle Fingerpicked)

[Verse 1] Woke up heavy Heart like a stone in my chest Phone full of faces Still feeling lonely at best Coffee goes cold Scrolling right past all the signs “Are you okay?” I keep replying “I’m fine” [Chorus] But I need a little breathing room A quiet corner in this crowded afternoon To say it hurts To say I’m scared To say I’m not okay and still be held right there I’m not crazy I’m just trying to make it through So I’m learning how to make some space For my mind too [Verse 2] Plaster on laughter I play the part Hit my marks Smile in the daylight Then fall apart after dark I cancel plans Tell everyone “maybe next time” Lay on the floor Counting the cracks in my mind [Chorus] I just need a little breathing room A gentle minute where the air feels true To say it hurts To say I’m tired To say I lost my spark and want another fire I’m not broken I’m just trying to make it through So I’m learning how to make some space For my heart too [Bridge] So I’ll text “hey Can we talk for a while?” (oh yeah) Let the truth shake Every practiced smile If I say “help” Please don’t look away Just sit in the silence That might save my day [Chorus] We all need a little breathing room A light left on in someone’s living room To say it hurts To say we’re scared To say we’re not okay and still be loved right there We’re not hopeless We’re just trying to make it through So let’s learn to make a little space Me and you