My Own Heart

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I kept my coat on in your kitchen Said I was fine, then watched the clock You made a home of my permission I learned to leave before the lock [Pre-Chorus] Now I can name what I was missing A little room to hear my own voice I don’t need your permission To make a different choice [Chorus] I am worth it, even when I’m still becoming Worth the patience, worth the care I don’t have to earn a place beside me I can meet myself right there I am worth it—say it plain and let it land I can hold my own heart in my hands [Verse 2] I took the long way home on Sunday Bought oranges from Mr. Lee The paper bag split on the walkway I laughed and let the mess just be [Pre-Chorus] No grand parade, no perfect answer Just one small promise I can keep I’ll be the friend who doesn’t vanish When the road gets steep [Chorus] I am worth it, even when I’m still becoming Worth the patience, worth the care I don’t have to earn a place beside me I can meet myself right there I am worth it—say it plain and let it land I can hold my own heart in my hands [Bridge] If I stumble, I’ll stay near If I doubt it, I’ll speak clear I’m not a prize somebody grants I’m a life that I can tend [Final Chorus] I am worth it, even when I’m still becoming Worth the patience, worth the care I don’t have to earn a place beside me I can meet myself right there I am worth it—now the words are mine to stand I can hold my own heart in my hands [Outro] My own heart in my hands I am worth it