Dark theatrical pop with mid-tempo four-on-the-floor pulse, syncopated piano stabs, tense low synths, and a dramatic rise from restrained verses to a bigger chorus; verse stays close-mic and sly, pre-chorus stacks harmonies and snare lifts, chorus opens with wide doubles, gang oohs, and sharp delay throws on key lines. Ear candy: reversed cymbal swells, glassy plucks, and a final half-time break. Bright, glossy mix with a dark edge, female vocals, tone, dramatic, emotional, vocal, fake, pop, theme

[Verse 1] You laugh too loud at my dress Like your tongue got dressed up to bite Tiny jokes in a perfect mouth Yeah, you make it sound polite You call it “banter” when you sting Like that makes it kinder somehow I see the little spark in your eyes When you think you’re winning now [Pre-Chorus] But I know that look I know that game You feed on shade Then hide your blame I used to fold I used to bend Now I just smile And let it end [Chorus] I won’t shrink, I won’t shrink For your crooked little grin I won’t break, I won’t bend Just to fit your bitter skin You can joke, you can poke I’m still standing in my gold I won’t shrink, I won’t shrink Watch me grow, watch me grow [Verse 2] You always need an audience For the mess you leave on the floor One sweet line with a poison twist Then you act like you want more You said “relax, I’m only teasing” With that dagger in your throat But I don’t wear your bad opinions Like a borrowed, ugly coat [Pre-Chorus] You can toss your smoke You can roll your eyes I know the trick Behind the lies I’m not your target Not your toy You don’t get to dim What I enjoy [Chorus] I won’t shrink, I won’t shrink For your crooked little grin I won’t break, I won’t bend Just to fit your bitter skin You can joke, you can poke I’m still standing in my gold I won’t shrink, I won’t shrink Watch me grow, watch me grow [Bridge] Funny how you need me small To feel tall for one more day But I’m done with your side show I’m walking out of range Keep your fake-laugh little arrows Keep your “helpful” little knives I’m not built from your approval I’m alive, I’m alive [Final Chorus] I won’t shrink, I won’t shrink For your crooked little grin I won’t break, I won’t bend Just to fit your bitter skin You can joke, you can poke I’m still standing in my gold I won’t shrink, I won’t shrink Watch me grow, watch me grow I won’t shrink, I won’t shrink You can watch me take up space I won’t shrink, I won’t shrink You can choke on my new grace

Dark theatrical pop in the style of Marina. Confident, dramatic, slightly sarcastic tone. Female vocal. Theme: a toxic friend who is jealous and tries to bring me down with mean comments and fake jokes, but I rise above it and refuse to shrink. Emotional build from calm verses to powerful chorus., song must be in English