Pick A Side

[Verse 1] I gave you room so you could grow You took it like the world owes you slow One stepped up when they didn’t have to The others treated limits like something to run through I stayed up till my body gave out Missed the one who still needs me around Sent the message, you laughed it off Like the rules were a game you could play soft [Chorus] You want the keys but not the price You want the roof but not the life It feels like I’m pushing you away When I’m just trying to keep us both okay You can’t have both Adult freedom and kid safety in the same breath Pick a side You can’t have both Pick a side [Verse 2 – New heavier verse] Two nights straight i couldn't sleep Just trying to keep you from going too deep Fell asleep at the table round midday Woke up at five and had to go get the little one anyway You were out doing whatever you do While I was running on nothing trying to hold this roof I sent the text, you read it out loud like a joke That’s when something in me finally broke [Chorus] You want the keys but not the price You want the roof but not the life It feels like I’m pushing you away When I’m just trying to keep us both okay You can’t have both Adult freedom and kid safety in the same breath Pick a side You can’t have both Pick a side [Verse 3] You said “not my fault you need me” I said “looks like you need this too, believe me” Opened the door and pushed you through Then stood there wondering what the fuck I just had to do You came back later, wanted lunch like nothing changed I said “sorry you didn’t ask” and watched your face rearrange You looked at me like I was the one in the wrong So I told you straight — you can’t have it both ways for long [Bridge – spoken, heavy] You want to be treated like an adult? Then carry some of the weight. You want to be treated like a kid? Then stop acting like the rules don’t apply. I can be tired and still love you. I can be mad and still on your side. But you pushed it too far. Pick a side. [Final Chorus] You want the keys but not the price You want the roof but not the life It feels like I’m pushing you away When I’m just trying to keep us both okay You can’t have both Adult freedom and kid safety in the same breath Pick a side You can’t have both Pick a side