Lately I've been stuck on the word suffocate

And I don't know why, except I do

The thing about words is you can't take them back

The thing about you is, you just spit them out

And it leaves me beaten and bruised

But it's okay if the loads off of you

I know you've had it rough

I know life's not been good to you

But I refuse to be your reflection, I refuse to be cruel

You can't beat me down when you like

And hold me high when you feel alright

You can't rip off my skin and glue it back at night

So lately I've been stuck on the word suffocate

Cause you have such a chokehold on me

Your fingers are gripping

Your nails are digging

I'm trying to breathe but it's hard to inhale when

Your airways are blocked

I'll do it all

Whatever you need

I'll do it all

I'll bury me

Just don't let go

Completely

You're an extremist, this I see

So lately I've been stuck on the word okay

Cause I think I've had enough today

I'm writing this song to tell you don't be afraid

Lately I've been stuck on the word okay