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PUT THE GLASS DOWN lyrics
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Intro
Morning light on a half-full cup Didn’t know how heavy it’d end up
Verse 1
I’m standing still with a glass in my hand Feels like nothing, yeah I’m fine, I can stand One minute in, it don’t feel real Just a little weight, nothing I can’t feel But the clock keeps ticking on the wall Every second whispers don’t let it fall I tell myself I’m stronger than this Smile tight, wrist locked, jaw clenched
Chorus
It ain’t the weight, it’s the time I hold on Every second makes it harder to be strong Same glass, same water, same pain I found If it’s killing my arm, I should put the glass down
Verse 2
An hour later my shoulder burns Thoughts pile up, no place to turn Every word I never said Echoes loud inside my head Nothing changed but the way I feel Pressure’s real even when it’s still I keep saying “just a little more” But my hand’s shaking like never before
Bridge 1
Maybe I’m tired, not weak inside Maybe letting go ain’t losing pride I thought endurance proved I’m tough But holding pain ain’t strength enough
Verse 3
All day long and my arm’s numb now Can’t even feel what I’m holding down Paralyzed by a silent fear That I’ll drop it all if I’m not here But the glass never asked to stay I chose to carry it anyway So I breathe out, unclench my hand Watch it rest, now I can stand
Chorus
It ain’t the weight, it’s the time I hold on Every second makes it harder to be strong Same glass, same water, same pain I found If it’s killing my arm, I should put the glass down
Bridge 2
I don’t need to prove how much I can take I don’t need to suffer just to feel brave Peace don’t come from gripping tight It comes from choosing to release tonight
Chorus
It ain’t the weight, it’s the time I hold on Yeah I carried it way too long Same glass, same water, hear that sound When it hits the table, I put the glass down
Chorus
It ain’t the weight, it’s the time I hold on I don’t gotta break just to be strong Same glass, same water, freedom found I can breathe again, I put the glass down
Outro
Hands are empty, heart feels light I’ll pick my battles, not every fight Some things heal when you lay them down
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Morning light on a half-full cup Didn’t know how heavy it’d end up
It ain’t the weight, it’s the time I hold on Every second makes it harder to be strong
Hands are empty, heart feels light I’ll pick my battles, not every fight
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