"Like Family" lyrics

Lived my life backwards
I got through the pain first
Saw myself in you
Thought you saw me too
Now I know the truth hurts
Maybe it's too late to know
Think I got too vulnerable
Now I'm growing up
And I don't need your love, no
Not like I used to

If it doesn't walk like family
Talk like family
Why would I treat it like one?
Suddenly you all wanna hold me
You don't even know me
I'm not saying that it's your fault
But blood ain't thicker than water
Maybe I'm not my father's daughter
If it doesn't walk like family
Talk like family
Why would I treat it like one?

Sat at the table, I'm clenching my fists
And I can't look you in the eye
Try not to choke on the words in my chest
I'm just trying my best not to cry
Don't yell, stand by
If I'm the villain, I guess it's alright
You're nothing more than a stranger
Know I set my expectations too high

If it doesn't walk like family
Talk like family
Why would I treat it like one?
Suddenly you all wanna hold me
You don't even know me
I'm not saying that it's your fault
But blood ain't thicker than water
Maybe I'm not my father's daughter
If it doesn't walk like family
Talk like family
Why would I treat it like one?

I'm not tryna be heartless
But I can't find it in my heart to care
Ooh
If you could learn to be mindful
I really lost my mind back there
Ooh
I'm not tryna be heartless
But I can't find it in my heart to care
If you could learn to be mindful
I really lost my mind back there

If it doesn't walk like family
Talk like family
Why would I treat it like one?
Suddenly you all wanna hold me
You don't even know me
I'm not saying that it's your fault
But blood ain't thicker than water
Maybe I'm not my father's daughter
If it doesn't walk like family
Talk like family
Why would I treat it like one?