dear anxiety (introverted version)

Dear anxiety
I see you
Feel you filling the space in my chest

Dear anxiety
I hear you
Screamin' and tryna protect me
But you don't have to worry

I promise that I'm safe
You don't need to shut this body down
Or try to run away
I promise we're okay
So I'll just sit here with you awhile
And watch as you fade away
Mm, mm

Dear anxiety
I know you
Better than I know most of my friends
'Cause you were there with me at my lowest
You were there when I didn't think that I was good enough
When I watched my whole life come undone
But now you don't have to worry

No, oh, I promise that I'm safe
You don't need to shut this body down
Or try to run away
I promise we're okay
So I'll just sit here with you awhile
And watch as you fade away

Until next time
'Cause this is for life
This thing you and I
We've got together
And I'll be honest
Oh, I feel strongest
When you're around but still I try

Dear anxiety
I love you
I hope you know that I really mean that