Therapy Ain't Free

[Verse 1]
You asked me how my childhood was—
Bad idea, babe, buckle up.
I’ve got issues stacked like books unread,
But hey, at least you bought the drinks instead.

[Pre-Chorus]
And I know you’re not my therapist,
But you nodded like you wanted this.
Every “mhmm” and “wow, that’s tough”
Is cheaper than the real stuff.

[Chorus]
‘Cause therapy ain’t free,
But your shoulder works for me.
Pour another round, I’ll trauma-dump this town,
And call it “chemistry.”
Yeah, therapy ain’t free,
But you’re kinda stuck with me.
I’m healing on your dime tonight,
And it feels so… emotionally right.

[Verse 2]
Sorry if I overshare,
But you said you “like a girl who cares.”
Now you know about my dad and fear of love,
And how my dog’s the only thing I trust.

[Pre-Chorus]
And you smile like you’re fine with it,
(But your eyes say, “I didn’t sign for this.”)
Still, you listen close, play the part,
Guess you’re cheaper than my co-pay card.

[Chorus]
‘Cause therapy ain’t free,
But your shoulder works for me.
Pour another round, I’ll trauma-dump this town,
And call it “chemistry.”
Yeah, therapy ain’t free,
But you’re kinda stuck with me.
I’m healing on your dime tonight,
And it feels so… emotionally right.

[Bridge – spoken/sarcastic, half-sung]
(soft beat drops out)
“Wait—you’re leaving? Babe, we just got to my attachment issues…
Oh… you’re closing your tab? Cool, cool.
Guess I’ll Venmo you for the breakthroughs.”

[Final Chorus / Outro]
‘Cause therapy ain’t free,
But for two drinks and company,
I spilled my soul like happy hour wine…
Thanks for saving me $89.
Yeah, therapy ain’t free…
But for now, you’ll do just fine.

(fade out with a soft “mhmm, yeah, that’s tough” as backing vocals)