Verse 1 (quiet, piano or clean guitar) I don’t say a lot these days Not like I used to Words get heavy when they stay Too long in you There’s a look I know you see But don’t ask about Some things don’t come easy Coming out Verse 2 I’ve been walking through my life Keeping steady Letting things fall where they might When they’re ready I don’t need to raise my voice To be heard There’s a weight in every choice In every word Pre-Chorus (small lift) I’ve been holding on Longer than I planned Chorus (open, emotional, not overdone) I’m still here I didn’t disappear I just learned how to carry it Different than before I’m still here Even when it’s unclear I don’t need to say it all To know what it’s for Verse 3 (slightly fuller) You can try to read my face If you want to But there’s more than you can trace In what I don’t do I’ve been bending with the wind Not breaking Learning where to let it end Or take it Bridge (this is your emotional lift, but grounded) I don’t need to prove it I don’t need a sign Everything I’ve been through Lives in this spine And it’s not loud But it’s not gone Final Chorus (full band, but still controlled) I’m still here I didn’t disappear I just learned how to carry it Different than before I’m still here Even when it’s unclear I don’t need to say it all Anymore