THE GUILT OF GOING HOME

[Intro: rain, soft piano]

[Verse 1]
You asked if I could stay a while
I wanted to say yes
But something in my tired bones
Was begging me for rest

So I kissed your head
Closed the door
Walked alone beneath the glow

And every step toward my own bed
Felt like choosing you less somehow

[Chorus]
WHY DOES GOING HOME FEEL GUILTY
WHEN I KNOW I NEED THE SPACE?

Why does caring for myself
Feel like abandoning your face?

I can love you
Miss you
Need you
Still need solitude tonight

Going home is not rejection
Rest is not goodbye

[Bridge]
Maybe I was taught that loving
Means remaining till you’re gone
But a heart can leave the room
And keep the tenderness turned on

[Final Chorus]
I’M GOING HOME WITHOUT APOLOGY
THOUGH I STILL MAY FEEL IT sting

I can choose myself this evening
Without undoing anything

[Outro]
Goodnight.
Not goodbye.