Welcome. Good lyric!

I like this Phoebe. Nice conversational style that draws you in, and it flows well. Do you have a melody in mind?

For some people, the absence of a hook might seem to be a drawback. To me, it's not really required in an intimate, confiding kind of song like this. Same goes for the lack of a chorus. In fact, a chorus might interfere with the natural flow.  I imagine this being sung quietly to an acoustic guitar.

Thanks for sharing, and welcome aboard.

Let’s hear some of that fingerpicking guitar! A lyric like this always needs music to truly get a sense of the mood... I’m hearing something very whimsical in my head ? 

Just some thoughts... ? 

You ask me how it’s goin

Well, it’s goin, how are you?  

You wanted a real answer

But that’s all I gave you

If you want deeper meaning 

You’re asking the wrong man

I'll keep my heart secret 

I’m sure you’ll understand

I tell you that we’ve settled

The family’s doing fine

Looking forward to college

And my cousin's doing time

My brother joined the army

And my sister’s back at home

As for me, I’m learning 

Learning how to be alone

Teasing me with questions

I know what you want to hear

You say you’re moving foreword 

But your eyes aren’t sincere 

Don’t say I’ll be ok

Or if we only could

I wish I had your courage 

To leave this place for good

Oh there’s really nothing more I need

It’ll be the way it should....

Hello Phoebe,

Nice write, and JAPOV has offered some viable suggestions to consider.  Not quite sure what music you have put to this, the lyric would suggest a quiet sad melody.  If you can possibly do it, try an upbeat melody, sometimes the contrast will interest your audience.  Good luck and best wishes,

Speak soon