Room2Breathe - Respect & Protect Lyrics

I've walked through storms, I've felt the rain,
Tried to please the world, felt the strain,
But now I'm learning, it's not a crime,
To set my limits, to take my time.
No more giving pieces, when I'm feeling thin,
It's my life, my choice, and I'm stepping in,
I'm learning to say no, without regret,
To guard my heart, to place my bets.
Respect and protect, that's my new creed,
Boundaries drawn, so I'm free to breathe,
It's not about shutting you out,
It's about knowing what I'm all about.
I used to carry burdens not my own,
Felt the weight of expectations grown,
But now I'm stronger, I see the light,
In honoring myself, I find my might.
No more bending for the sake of peace,
I'm standing firm, I'm finding ease,
It's my time to rise, to claim my space,
To find my rhythm, to set my pace.
Respect and protect, that's my new creed,
Boundaries drawn, so I'm free to breathe,
It's not about shutting you out,
It's about knowing what I'm all about.
I used to carry burdens not my own,
Felt the weight of expectations grown,
But now I'm stronger, I see the light,
In honoring myself, I find my might.
No more bending for the sake of peace,
I'm standing firm, I'm finding ease,
It's my time to rise, to claim my space,
To find my rhythm, to set my pace.
Respect and protect, that's my new creed,
Boundaries drawn, so I'm free to breathe,
It's not about shutting you out,
It's about knowing what I'm all about.
Respect and protect, it's the path I choose,
In every storm, I'll never lose,
My peace, my joy, my right to be,
Respect and protect, that's the real me.