Shouldn’t Have to Be Her
Lyrics by Tony Tea
[Verse 1]
Instead of looking forward
It’s behind me, I’m always facing
Forever picking up the broken pieces
That you caused without replacing
Time goes on
Nothing’s getting better
The life you promised me
Turned to just holding it together
[Chorus]
I shouldn’t have to be her
Stuck here in this place
I’m not supposed to be her
Buried in a world of hate
Always the one bearing your fate
I’m not supposed to be her
[Verse 2]
Tell me when you’re going to do better
When are you going to be that man
The strong one who builds me up
Who’s supposed to help me stand
It’s okay, you don’t have to answer
That was the problem all along
Thinking you were more than what you are
That’s where I went wrong
[Chorus]
‘Cause I’m not supposed to be her
Stuck here in this place
I’m not supposed to be her
Buried in a world of hate
Losing myself as I fade to keep pace
I’m not supposed to be her
[Bridge]
I’ve picked up every broken part
And none of them were mine
The time has come to reclaim myself
And step beyond your line
I should be the one you cherished
Not the one you’ve left unseen
No more fading into silence
‘Cause boy, I deserve to be the queen
[Final Chorus]
I wasn’t supposed to be her
Not stuck here in this place
I wasn’t supposed to be her
Hidden in a world I began to hate
When spirits go silent and healing comes late
I wasn’t supposed to be her
[Outro]
No... I shouldn’t have to be her
Shouldn’t Have to Be Her
Lyrics by Tony Tea
[Verse 1]
Instead of looking forward
It’s behind me, I’m always facing
Forever picking up the broken pieces
That you caused without replacing
Time goes on
Nothing’s getting better
The life you promised me
Turned to just holding it together
[Chorus]
I shouldn’t have to be her
Stuck here in this place
I’m not supposed to be her
Buried in a world of hate
Always the one bearing your fate
I’m not supposed to be her
[Verse 2]
Tell me when you’re going to do better
When are you going to be that man
The strong one who builds me up
Who’s supposed to help me stand
It’s okay, you don’t have to answer
That was the problem all along
Thinking you were more than what you are
That’s where I went wrong
[Chorus]
‘Cause I’m not supposed to be her
Stuck here in this place
I’m not supposed to be her
Buried in a world of hate
Losing myself as I fade to keep pace
I’m not supposed to be her
[Bridge]
I’ve picked up every broken part
And none of them were mine
The time has come to reclaim myself
And step beyond your line
I should be the one you cherished
Not the one you’ve left unseen
No more fading into silence
‘Cause boy, I deserve to be the queen
[Final Chorus]
I wasn’t supposed to be her
Not stuck here in this place
I wasn’t supposed to be her
Hidden in a world I began to hate
When spirits go silent and healing comes late
I wasn’t supposed to be her
[Outro]
No... I shouldn’t have to be her
Shouldn’t Have to Be Her
Lyrics by Tony Tea
[Verse 1]
Instead of looking forward
It’s behind me, I’m always facing
Forever picking up the broken pieces
That you caused without replacing
Time goes on
Nothing’s getting better
The life you promised me
Turned to just holding it together
[Chorus]
I shouldn’t have to be her
Stuck here in this place
I’m not supposed to be her
Buried in a world of hate
Always the one bearing your fate
I’m not supposed to be her
[Verse 2]
Tell me when you’re going to do better
When are you going to be that man
The strong one who builds me up
Who’s supposed to help me stand
It’s okay, you don’t have to answer
That was the problem all along
Thinking you were more than what you are
That’s where I went wrong
[Chorus]
‘Cause I’m not supposed to be her
Stuck here in this place
I’m not supposed to be her
Buried in a world of hate
Losing myself as I fade to keep pace
I’m not supposed to be her
[Bridge]
I’ve picked up every broken part
And none of them were mine
The time has come to reclaim myself
And step beyond your line
I should be the one you cherished
Not the one you’ve left unseen
No more fading into silence
‘Cause boy, I deserve to be the queen
[Final Chorus]
I wasn’t supposed to be her
Not stuck here in this place
I wasn’t supposed to be her
Hidden in a world I began to hate
When spirits go silent and healing comes late
I wasn’t supposed to be her
[Outro]
No... I shouldn’t have to be her
I’m a lyricist and storyteller who writes from the gut. Songs for anyone who’s had to be strong for too long, for people holding it together when everything is falling apart. My lyrics are emotional and honest.
With a background in creative writing and professional editing, I
ing both craft and heart to every line. I’m available for custom work and collaboration. If you're an artist looking to explore the truth within your lyrics, we might be a good match.
Degree in Creative Writing & English, Studied poetry and storytelling, Freelance Editor for authors and novelists, Professional experience in writing press releases, short fiction, and full-length novels
