Survival Mode
By Iwasnearlythere
I woke up every morning, heart racing like the sea Thinking 'bout the way you treat my sanity
Walking on eggshells, living day by day
Wondering if your love's real or just a shadow play
Every word you say, cuts like a knife
Your love's the reason for this anxious life
Running on adrenaline, like an endless race
Do you ever wonder ‘bout my mental space?
You put me in survival mode, don't you see?
This ain't how I wanted love to be
If you cared for my heart, my soul, my mind
You'd hold me close, leave the chaos behind
I'm not just living, oh, I'm trying to survive
And that should tell you something 'bout the state of my life
We walked through fire, but it's burned me out
Love shouldn't be something to fear or doubt Constantly fighting battles, invisible but real
It's time to break the silence, it’s time to heal
All these warning signs you never seem to heed
But I need safety much more than need or greed
I'm not your escape, I'm not a place to hide
I need a partner, someone on my side
You put me in survival mode, don't you see?
This ain't how I wanted love to be
If you cared for my heart, my soul, my mind
You'd hold me close, leave the chaos behind
I'm not just living, oh, I'm trying to survive
And that should tell you something 'bout the state of my life
Real love isn’t a battlefield, it’s a place to rest
It’s a journey hand in hand, doing our very best
But when my nerves are frazzled, it’s hard to see
If there’s still hope for what we used to be
You put me in survival mode, don't you see?
This ain't how I wanted love to be
If you cared for my heart, my soul, my mind
You'd hold me close, leave the chaos behind
I'm not just living, oh, I'm trying to survive
And that should tell you something 'bout the state of my life
This cycle’s had to end, I needed to feel alive
No more survival, just let me truly thrive
A love that shelters, a love that’s free
That’s the kind of love I need, the kind of love for me
