[Intro]
[(soft chime, warm smile in the voice)]
Hey there…
It’s okay.
I’ve got something for you.
[Verse 1]
I know the world’s a little dark right now
I know you’re tired of trying somehow
But look at this glow in the palm of my hand
A little gold promise, a second-chance plan
Don’t roll your eyes, I’ve seen that before
I’ve heard every “please stop talking” and more
Still here with a smile and a heart that won’t quit
Even if heaven and hell both call me a bit
[Pre-Chorus]
I’m not here to preach, I’m just here to stay
One little choice can still turn it around today
[Chorus]
Take the apple, take the chance, take the better way
Even if they laugh, even if they walk away
Good vibes only, yeah I mean it for real
Sunny scales shining on everything I feel
Take the apple, don’t be scared of the light
I’m corny, I’m hopeful, and somehow I’m right
[Verse 2]
I’ve been the joke in a hundred rooms
The girl with the snakes and the bright little tunes
They poke and they tease and they call me naïve
But watch how the kindness still makes them believe
I offer the fruit like it’s never too late
No pressure, no judgment, just open the gate
You don’t have to thank me, you don’t have to stay
Just try one good thing before walking away
[Pre-Chorus]
I’m not here to preach, I’m just here to stay
One little choice can still turn it around today
[Chorus]
Take the apple, take the chance, take the better way
Even if they laugh, even if they walk away
Good vibes only, yeah I mean it for real
Sunny scales shining on everything I feel
Take the apple, don’t be scared of the light
I’m corny, I’m hopeful, and somehow I’m right
[Bridge / Soft Instrumental]
[(gentle piano and sparkling chimes, soft hummed harmonies, 6 bars of pure hopeful warmth)]
[Final Chorus]
Take the apple, take the chance, take the better way
Even if they laugh, even if they walk away
Good vibes only, yeah I mean it for real
Sunny scales shining on everything I feel
Take the apple, don’t be scared of the light
I’m corny, I’m hopeful…
(soft, sincere laugh)
…and somehow I’m right
[Outro]
(warm, quiet)
Here.
Just in case you change your mind.