A Room Inside My Own Design

[Verse 1]
You leave your list beside my plate
I learn the shape of every need
Then one small thing comes back too late
And suddenly I’m careless, greedy

[Pre-Chorus]
I’ve been trimming every answer
To the outline of your call
When I reach for my own life
You say I’ve changed it all

[Chorus]
I want a little life that’s mine
A room inside my own design
I gave you every spare tomorrow
You count the one I couldn’t lend
I want a little life that’s mine
Not measured by your moving line
I’m done apologizing softly
For the self I’m growing into

[Verse 2]
I know the pause before you ask
The tired look that means “come through”
I set my plans beneath the task
Then hear how I’ve let down you

[Bridge]
My wishes aren’t a debt to pay
My needs don’t vanish when you stay

[Final Chorus]
I want a little life that’s mine
A room inside my own design
I gave you every spare tomorrow
Now I’m keeping one to grow