[Intro – jangly clean guitar riff, subtle drum shuffle] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1 – intimate conversational tone, muted electric guitar] You said love like it was easy Just not something you gave to me Heard your words in someone else’s name Like I was standing in the wrong place I keep finding things I didn’t know Pieces from before that never closed You were halfway in, I filled the rest Tried to make it something it wasn’t yet [Pre-Chorus – building tension, light snare roll] I stayed quiet just to keep the peace Let it slide when it cut too deep [Chorus – punchy distorted guitar, driving drum beat, layered vocals] Why am I never the one you choose? I give you everything to lose I’m the full package, I show up right But I’m still second every time Is my baggage that heavy to hold? Or do you just not want me enough? I keep being almost enough I keep being almost enough [Post-Chorus – catchy melodic hook, bouncy bassline] I’m everything you said you wanted Just not the one you pick [Verse 2 – slightly more urgent tone, crisp rhythm guitar] I’ve got a life I built myself Didn’t need you for the rest I hold it down, I show up strong So why’s it feel like I’m the wrong one? I gave patience I didn’t have Made excuses for your past You were looking back, I leaned in close Guess I should’ve taken that as no [Pre-Chorus – heightened frustration, crashing cymbal] Now I’m questioning everything Like it’s all reflecting back on me [Chorus – punchy distorted guitar, driving drum beat, layered vocals] Why am I never the one you choose? I give you everything to lose I’m the full package, I show up right But I’m still second every time Is my baggage that heavy to hold? Or do you just not want me enough? I keep being almost enough I keep being almost enough [Post-Chorus – catchy melodic hook, bouncy bassline] I’m everything you said you wanted Just not the one you pick [Bridge – stripped back, soft piano and vocal, vulnerable tone] Maybe I keep choosing this People who won’t commit And I’m tired of earning love That should just exist I know I should walk away Keep what’s left of me But it’s hard when part of me Still asks… what’s wrong with me? [Solo – raw distorted guitar, building intensity] (Instrumental Solo) [Final Chorus – full band, maximum intensity, layered harmonies] Why am I never the one you choose? I’m done with things I have to prove I’m the full package, that’s the truth Even if you never do Is my baggage that heavy to hold? Or did I just carry too much for you? I’m done being almost enough I won’t be almost enough [Outro – quiet resolved tone, fading clean guitar] I should be chosen… And maybe that starts with me.