Brighter Than Before (Indie-Pop Ballad)

[Verse 1] Haven’t left my bed Clothes piled on the chair Phone lighting up the room I just pretend it’s not there Sink in my hoodie Skip another call Tell myself I’m lazy But I know it’s more than that [Chorus] I’m not okay But I’m still here Heart’s run down But it’s in gear Breathing in I count to four Holding on for one breath more If all I do today is stay That’s still a win That’s still a wave I’m not okay Like before But I’m a little bit Brighter than before [Verse 2] Dishes in the kitchen Like they’re judging me Voices in my head Say “You’ll never get it clean” So I wash one cup Let the water run Tiny Quiet victory Feels heavy as the sun [Chorus] I’m not okay But I’m still here Heart’s run down But it’s in gear Breathing in I count to four Holding on for one breath more If all I do today is stay That’s still a win That’s still a wave I’m not okay Like before But I’m a little bit Brighter than before [Bridge] Some days standing up Feels like climbing stairs in sand If all that you can do Is just unclench your hands (oh) Text a friend “I’m tired” Let the silence talk You don’t have to run You only have to walk [Chorus] I’m not okay But I’m still here Heart’s beat slow But it’s sincere Breathing in I count to four Holding on for one breath more If all we do today is stay We’re still alive We’re on our way We’re not okay Like before But we’re a little bit Brighter than before