Not Your Turn (I’m Still Bruised)

[Verse 1] You saw the post before I breathed Before I even packed my grief Before the silence settled in You slid your name beneath my skin Four different numbers, same soft tone “Hey, I’ve always liked you” on my phone You heard the word “single” like a bell Like heartbreak rings a dinner bell [Pre-Chorus] I’m still rinsing yesterday Off my hands, off my face You’re already placing bets On how fast I’ll replace [Chorus] Just because I’m standing alone Doesn’t mean I’m open for claim This isn’t a seat you reserve By being first to say my name You saw a crack You called it fate You thought pain Meant I’d be easy to persuade But timing isn’t a race you win By showing up when I’m thin [Verse 2] One sent flowers, one sent wine One said “I’ve waited all this time” One just smiled like he knew As if my hurt was overdue You mistake the quiet for weak You mistake the tears for seek You think my pause is invitation Not restoration [Pre-Chorus] I don’t pivot I don’t rebound I don’t spin for whoever’s around [Chorus] Just because I’m standing alone Doesn’t mean I’m yours to claim This isn’t clearance, baby This isn’t discounted flame You saw “break” You read “begin” You thought absence Was your way in But I don’t open doors that way I close them slow Then walk away [Bridge] I know you meant it kindly I know you felt it true But heartbreak isn’t vacancy And healing isn’t cue You don’t get extra points For timing your confession While I’m still stitching up What you call opportunity [Final Chorus] Just because I’m single Doesn’t mean I’m next You don’t win me By being fast You win me By being right And right now I’m choosing quiet [Outro] Not bitter Not cold Just not available for pressure