-Burnt Out-

Late again, missed the damn train
Coffee spilled on my shirt, feelin’ the pain
Boss breathin’ down my neck, numbers in my face
Copy that email? yeah, he’ll erase my grace

Jenny smiles sweet, but she talks behind
Backstab queen, every rumor aligned
That guy in accounting thinks he’s all charm
Slides in my DMs like it’s no harm

I bite my tongue, sip my chai
Pretend I don’t hear, don’t wanna reply
Elevator small talk, everyone fake
Smile so bright, but inside I ache

Lunch alone, friends too busy
Fake laughs, fake love, vibe is dizzy
City lights blur, ridin’ the train
No texts, no calls, just my own brain

Every night I swear I’ll let it slide
Every morning hits me, can’t hide

I’m not here to please nobody
I walk my path, I own my story
This peace I keep, it’s mine to hold
No one’s hand to shake, no lies to fold

Coffee breaks, gossip, it’s all the same
Whispers and stares, playin’ the office game
He asks for help, then forgets my name
And she smiles wide, but spreads the flame

Emails piling up, inbox on fire
Deadlines screaming, pressure gets higher
Phone buzz again, “you free tonight?”
I roll my eyes, gotta keep my fight

I laugh, I joke, fake the grin
Inside I’m tired, can’t let him in
Boss drops praise, then finds a flaw
Women at work can cut like a saw

I dream of quitting, packin’ my bag
Living for myself, not office drag
Evening comes, lights in the train
Silence is gold, ease my brain

I tell myself, “You’ll be okay”
Tomorrow’s yours, in your own way

I’m not here to please nobody
I walk my path, I own my story
This peace I keep, it’s mine to hold
No one’s hand to shake, no lies to fold

Phone lights up, “you awake?”, oh him again
Thought I’d delete, never reply, but cave in
Text after text, same old line
Tired of the chase, still can’t draw the sign

Scrolling for hours, patience wears thin
Every little ping, reminds me where I’ve been
I tell myself, block him today
But shadows linger, can’t push away

Laugh at the memes, sip my tea slow
Friends call, I smile, but it’s all for show
City lights blur, train hums my song
Inside I’m restless, but I play along

I bite my lips, heart beats too loud
Eyes on my path, won’t get lost in the crowd
Every night I vow, tomorrow’s mine
Breaking the hold, one step at a time

I’m not here to please nobody
I walk my path, I own my story
This peace I keep, it’s mine to hold
No one’s hand to shake, no lies to fold

Night falls, streets alive, I own the beat
Rules I hated, toss them to the street
Shout my fire, can’t play their game
No more whispers, no one to blame

Friends cheer, strangers glare, I don’t care
Trail I blaze, freedom in the air
Every step forward, I reclaim my space
No more shadows, I set my pace

Phone stays silent, I sip my wine
Laugh at my past, that foolish line
City hums low, heart finally clear
I’m done surviving, now I steer

Ticking off everything that held me down
Smiles on my face, no frown, no crown
Every night I rise, awake and higher
Finally me, unstoppable fire

I’m not here to please nobody
I walk my path, I own my story
This peace I keep, it’s mine to hold
No one’s hand to shake, no lies to fold

Learning to put me first
Choosing silence over the worst
I’m tired, but this space is mine
Every small win

Learning to put me first
Choosing silence over the worst
I’m tired, but this space is mine
Every small win

I’m not here to please nobody
I walk my path, I own my story
This peace I keep, it’s mine to hold
No one’s hand to shake, no lies to fold