Closed But Not Gone

Title: “Closed But Not Gone”

(Verse 1)
They said the case was over, signed and filed away
Three long years behind me, I thought I’d see a different day
But I’m still standing in the doorway, still answering their calls
Still walking through a system that won’t release its hold at all

(Pre-Chorus)
You say it’s just procedure, say it’s for her good
But nothing here is written like you say it should

(Chorus)
Closed but not gone, still holding on to me
No paper says I’m bound, but I’m not free
You move the line, then call it law
Ask for proof with no real cause
Closed but not gone—tell me what this is supposed to be

(Verse 2)
You used to send a ride, said you’d help me get there
Now it’s “prove you can’t walk” like I’m hiding something somewhere
No court said I owed you that, no judge put it in ink
But you turned help into a test before I could even think

(Pre-Chorus)
You offer up to walk with me, say it’s just support
But it feels like I’m on trial outside of any court

(Chorus)
Closed but not gone, still holding on to me
No order says these rules, but they don’t let me be
You shift the ground beneath my feet
Call it help, but it feels like heat
Closed but not gone—where’s the line of authority?

(Bridge)
I’m not saying no, I’m saying show me where it stands
Put it in writing, put it in the proper hands
I’ll meet you in the middle, I’ll do what’s fair and right
But I won’t trade my privacy just to prove I’ll fight

(Breakdown)
You said everyone gets visits, said it loud and clear
But I was standing silent like I disappeared
If I’m not in your system, then why am I still here?

(Final Chorus)
Closed but not gone, still holding on to me
I’m asking for the truth, for accountability
Not running, not hiding, I’m standing still
Just asking you to follow what’s real
Closed but not gone—
Just let the process be what it’s supposed to be

(Outro)
I’ll show up every time, I won’t walk away
But I won’t be rewritten just to make you okay
Closed but not gone…
But I’m still here—and I’m not backing down today

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