No Apologies

[Hook] I been quiet, I been patient, no apologies If I chose me, that’s the cost of peace Had to lose love just to find belief I’m still standing, no apologies Heart been heavy but my soul still free They don’t feel pain till it’s 3 a.m. I said my truth, that’s all I can be I won’t say sorry—no apologies [Verse 1] I grew up learning silence speak louder Smiles hide storms, I moved smarter Gave my heart where it wasn’t honored Now I guard it like it’s made of armor They wanted me calm, wanted me small Wanted me safe inside four walls But I seen stars from a broke-down hall If I don’t make it, I tried—that’s all I loved hard, yeah I take the blame But I won’t bleed just to entertain I lost myself tryna make you stay That chapter closed, I reclaimed my name [Hook] I been quiet, I been patient, no apologies If I chose me, that’s the cost of peace Had to lose love just to find belief I’m still standing, no apologies Heart been heavy but my soul still free They don’t feel pain till it’s 3 a.m. I said my truth, that’s all I can be I won’t say sorry—no apologies [Verse 2] Pressure raised me, yeah it made me solid Every “no” turned me more devoted I don’t flex pain, I decode it Turn wounds to words when I’m in the moment Family worried, said this dream risky Friends switched lanes when it got tricky I stayed locked in, tunnel vision with me God saw tears when nobody did see I ain’t perfect, I’m accountable I just won’t beg to be understood I forgive, but I don’t forget Some bridges burn like they really should [Bridge] If loving you cost my sanity Then leaving you saved my legacy I pray for peace, not vanity That’s growth—that’s clarity [Hook] I been quiet, I been patient, no apologies If I chose me, that’s the cost of peace Had to lose love just to find belief I’m still standing, no apologies Heart been heavy but my soul still free They don’t feel pain till it’s 3 a.m. I said my truth, that’s all I can be I won’t say sorry—no apologies [Outro] This ain’t pride… This is surv