[Verse 1]
I was hiding in the room where the old plates cracked
With a suitcase by the doorway and my courage packed
Every family word landed heavy as stone
I forgot there was a world beyond the walls I’d known
[Pre-Chorus]
Then a knock shook dust from the picture frame
A crew of wild-hearted souls called my name
[Chorus]
You pulled me out when I was losing my way
With a promise brighter than the break of day
I left that house, left the fear behind
Found a place where I could breathe and be mine
When my own hands turned against my heart
You sailed in and gave me a brand-new start
No matter how far the dark may be
Your laughter brought the best back to me
[Verse 2]
A straw hat tilted beneath the afternoon sun
He said, “Come on, your real life has begun”
A swordsman watched the road, a cook made tea
A navigator drew a course for the person I could be
[Pre-Chorus]
A sniper told a ridiculous tale
A doctor checked every bruise beneath the veil
[Chorus]
You pulled me out when I was losing my way
With a promise brighter than the break of day
I left that house, left the fear behind
Found a place where I could breathe and be mine
When my own hands turned against my heart
You sailed in and gave me a brand-new start
No matter how far the dark may be
Your laughter brought the best back to me
[Bridge]
I’m not the names they shouted in anger
Not the damage, not the danger
If I stumble, I’ll reach for the rail
There’s a whole wide sea beyond that jail
[Final Chorus]
You pulled me out, now I’m learning to stand
With a compass and a friend-holding hand
I left that house, left the fear behind
Found a place where I could breathe and be mine
When my own hands turn against my heart
Your voices call and I make a start
No matter how far the dark may be
I’ll sail toward the person I’m meant to be
[Outro]
The deck is warm beneath my feet
New horizons wait where the blue waves meet