[Verse 1]
Thank you for the year
That changed my whole view
You walked in so soft
And made the day feel new
You showed me a kind
Of joy I never knew
Something real can bloom
Without a touch from you
[Pre-Chorus]
And I used to think
It had to burn
Had to move fast
Had to leave a mark
But you proved me wrong
Right from the start
You found the light
Inside my heart
[Chorus]
You were meant to stay
Meant to stay
You were meant to stay
And make me feel this way
Not just skin and spark
You reached my soul
You were meant to stay
You made me whole
[Verse 2]
One of the happiest years
I’ve ever had
Your smile on my worst days
Turned the heavy to glad
We laughed in the rain
We talked for hours
You made ordinary
Feel like flowers
[Pre-Chorus]
And I used to think
Love had to prove
Every little thing
With a nervous move
But you gave me peace
No need to chase
You showed me happiness
Has a different face
[Chorus]
You were meant to stay
Meant to stay
You were meant to stay
And make me feel this way
Not just skin and spark
You reached my soul
You were meant to stay
You made me whole
[Bridge]
If I could hold that year
In both my hands
I’d keep every laugh
I’d keep every plan
You taught my heart
A softer way
That some of the best
Things can’t be weighed
[Final Chorus]
You were meant to stay
Meant to stay
You were meant to stay
And make me feel this way
Not just skin and spark
You reached my soul
You were meant to stay
You made me whole
You were meant to stay
Meant to stay
You were meant to stay
I’ll always know
Thank you for the year
I’ll never trade
You were meant to stay
And you made me brave