I’ve always been the quiet one
Thought keeping things inside was strong
Figured if I worked hard enough
Nothing could go wrong
I carried all the heavy things
But never let you in
You were standing right beside me
While I kept shutting you out again
Tonight you’re standing in that doorway
Keys shaking in your hand
And for the first time I can see
How close I am to losing what we had
And I say…
“Wait…
Just hear me out…”
I know I’ve been gone
Even when I was beside you
I know I’ve been wrong
And I never knew how to talk to you
All the words I should’ve said
Got buried somewhere inside
But if you’ll give me one more chance
I won’t let this die
Just hold on…
Please hold on…
You were the one that held us up
When I didn’t even see
Every quiet sacrifice
You made for you and me
I thought love meant showing up
Bringing home a check on time
But love needed more than that
And I missed the signs
Now I see your tears falling
And it’s breaking me in two
Cause all the things I never said
Were the things you needed most from me
And I say…
“I’m scared…
But I’m trying now…”
I know I’ve been gone
Lost in my own silence
I know I’ve been hard
When you needed kindness
Every promise I never made
I’m standing here tonight
If you’ll just stay a little longer
I’ll spend my life getting it right
Hold on…
Don’t let go…
I never meant to make you feel alone
In a house we built together
I thought you’d always stay
No matter how bad I got at better
But seeing you walk toward that door
Feels like losing everything
And I finally understand
What forever really means
I know I’ve been wrong
But I’m standing here honest
No more walls, no more distance
No more empty promises
I’ll say “I love you” out loud
Every chance I get
And I’ll be the man you needed
Not the one you almost left
If there’s still love in your heart
If there’s still time for us
Then hold on…
Just hold on…
I’m right here…
I’m finally here…
Hold on…