Excuses

[Verse 1] 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 'Cause 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 wanna feel 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 the words if I don't know Exactly what they mean [Chorus] I gotta care about myself more than I have been 'Cause 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