The First Time I Said No

[Soft Felt Piano Intro] There's a door I always kept open Letting people pass through like it was their own home [Verse 1] Today she asked another favor Her voice sweet as honey wrapping around her words I opened my mouth to nod like always But my throat held back a word [Pre-Chorus] My heart slowed half a beat I looked straight into those eyes [Chorus] First time I said no My voice shook but stayed whole First time I said no I kept a little time for myself [Verse 2] She paused, then smiled Maybe she felt relief for me too I closed that door softly Knowing I'm still kind after the refusal [Chorus] First time I said no My voice shook but stayed whole First time I said no I kept a little time for myself [Bridge] Saying no isn't closing the door But choosing who gets to come in I'm learning to love my own limits [Chorus] First time I said no My voice shook but stayed whole First time I said no I kept a little time for myself [Outro] The first time saying no is done My shoulders shed an invisible weight [Fade Out] [End]