Excuses

Learnin' how to say no Even when you don't understand why 'Cause it's for me It's not about you even though I feel you want it to be Not stuck in a maybe But sure what I want to say Chorus I gotta care about myself more than I have been Because I just can't go on being your air If I can't breathe I can't be your strength If I don't take care of me This is an excuse that is needed This is an excuse that is needed Lately I've been feeling depleted So there you have my reason This is an excuse that is needed Verse 2 Let me know do I need a life jacket You know my tears fall that much Baby I don't want you stranded If you're not gonna be Sure about what you say 'Cause baby it's that way with me 'Cause I don't use my words if I don't know Exactly what they mean Chorus I gotta care about myself more than I have been Because I just can't go on being your air If I can't breathe I can't be your strength If I don't take care of me This is an excuse that is needed This is an excuse that is needed Lately I've been feeling depleted So there you have my reason This is an excuse that is needed Outro This is an excuse that is needed Lately I've been feeling depleted So there you have my reason This is an excuse that is needed