"Saying "No"" lyrics

Didn't think I was a people pleaser
'Til I lost myself pleasing you
But I've been looking back on my childhood
And this pattern-it isn't new

Didn't think I was a pushover
Til you made my boundaries soft
Didn't wanna fight, didn't wanna argue all night
It was easier to just get you off

New sheets, new me
Taking up the space I need

You took my body
But I'm getting it back
You wrecked my trust
But my hope is intact
I'm gonna find someone
Who's gentle and slow
Who loves my "yes" as much as my "No"

I'm moving slowly
I'm taking my time
If I say "yes" I can CHANGE MY MIND
I won't say sorry to soften the blow
I'm getting good at saying "No"

(I-I-I-I'm saying no
I-I-I-I'm saying no
I-I-I-I'm saying no
I-I-I-I'm saying no)

I'm pouring out from an empty cup
And you're sucking out every last drop
No time to care, no time to wash my hair
I'm ignoring when my body says "STOP"

But I wanna be a better friend to me
I wanna light a candle and fill my journal up
I want what I say to mean something
My final answer should be enough

Anyone worth anything
Will give me all the space I need

You took my body
But I'm getting it back
You wrecked my trust
But my hope is intact
I'm gonna find someone
Who's gentle and slow
Who loves my "yes" as much as my "No"

I'm moving slowly
I'm taking my time
If I say "yes" I can CHANGE MY MIND
I won't say sorry to soften the blow
I'm getting good at saying "No"

(I-I-I-I'm saying no
I-I-I-I'm saying no
I-I-I-I'm saying no
I-I-I-I'm saying no)

I can stay out late
I can just go home
I can leave mid date
I can be alone
I'm a waterfall
My cup overflows
I'm getting better
Better at saying "No"