Not An Option

Lyrics

Intro
(Yeah…)
I know you saw my smile,
but you never saw the battles behind it.
You saw my love,
but you never understood the value of it.

I was easy to find,
but impossible to replace.
You just didn’t realize what you had…
until I stopped giving it away.

Verse 1
I was the one who stayed when leaving was easier,
The one who loved you when you weren’t your best.
I gave you loyalty without a question,
While carrying the weight inside my chest.

You thought my heart would always wait,
Thought my forgiveness had no end.
But even the strongest souls get tired
Of breaking just to make someone else win.

I was pouring from an empty cup,
Giving you pieces I needed for myself.
Now I’m learning that protecting my peace
Is the greatest love I ever felt.

Pre-Chorus
No more chasing, no more proving,
No more begging someone to see.
The same love I gave away so freely
Is the love I’m giving back to me.

Chorus
I’m not an option, I’m not a choice you make when it’s convenient,
I’m not the person you remember when you’re feeling lonely.
I’m not a backup plan sitting on your shelf,
I’m a queen who finally chose herself.

I know my worth, I know my value,
I know the kind of love I’m meant to have.
I’m not replaceable, I’m not temporary,
You don’t get forever if you treat me like ordinary.

Verse 2
I’ve been the hidden story, the silent sacrifice,
The one who gave love without thinking twice.
But I’m done being the person who understands everything
While nobody tries to understand me.

I’m not angry, I’m awakened,
There’s a difference you need to know.
I’m not walking away because I stopped loving you,
I’m walking away because I started loving me more.

My scars became my diamonds,
My tears became my strength.
Everything that tried to break me
Built the woman standing here today.

Bridge
Don’t call me when you miss the way I loved you,
Call yourself out for not knowing my worth.
Because a heart like mine isn’t found everywhere,
And a queen like me can’t be replaced.

Final Chorus
I’m not an option, I’m the standard,
I’m the love you should’ve protected.
I’m not a maybe, I’m not a second chance,
I’m the one you should’ve respected.

I know my worth, I wear my crown,
I know exactly what I bring around.
You can search the world, but you’ll never find
Another heart that loved you like mine.

Outro
I’m not a backup plan…
I’m not temporary…
I’m not replaceable…
I’m a queen. 👑