Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Every time I try to speak, words come rushing out
Can't control the thoughts that leak, people start to doubt
Try to make a good impression, end up in a mess
Racing through each conversation, causing more distress
Want to tell them "slow it down," brain won't let me pause
Every time I'm breaking ground, breaking social laws
See the look upon their face, know I've gone too far
Try to give myself some space, leave another scar

[Chorus]
Why can't I just slow it down?
Every word becomes a crown of thorns
Try to fit in, try to be found
But everything just leaves me torn

[Verse 2]
Finally found some friends to chill, thought I'd found my tribe
Couldn't keep my impulse still, let my thoughts collide
Got them into trouble deep, couldn't hold my tongue
Now they're paying prices steep, ladder that I hung
Should've kept my mouth shut tight, should've walked away
Instead I brought the wrong spotlight, ruined their whole day
Now they won't return my calls, won't look in my eyes
Watching as my world just falls, breaking all these ties

[Bridge]
Sometimes I wish I could rewind
Take back the chaos in my mind
But every sorry that I say
Just seems to push them more away

[Verse 3]
Teachers always told me "wait," let the others talk
But my mind won't hesitate, thoughts begin to stalk
Every conversation burns, turning into flames
Never seem to take my turns, playing social games
Try to count to ten inside, try to breathe it through
But my thoughts won't subside, spilling what is true
Filter's always breaking down, saying what I think
Watch as others start to frown, pushing to the brink

[Chorus]
Why can't I just slow it down?
Every word becomes a crown of thorns
Try to fit in, try to be found
But everything just leaves me torn

[Verse 4]
Built these walls up brick by brick, trying to protect
Those around me from this tick, earning their respect
But the walls keep crumbling down, every time I speak
Wearing this invisible crown, of the social freak
Mom says "you'll grow out of this," doctors write their notes
But they don't know what it is, living with these quotes
Racing in my head all day, trying to belong
While my words just run away, singing their own song

[Outro]
Maybe someday I will learn
How to let these bridges burn
Without burning up inside
From the words I cannot hide
Till then I'll keep trying hard
Even though I'm battle-scarred
'Cause giving up ain't no choice
When you're fighting with your voice