Right in Front of You
by Yazy (for Ashton)
[Verse 1]
I watched you talk like I wasn’t there
Sayin’ what you need, sayin’ life ain’t fair
Like you’re still out lookin’ for something real
But I’m right here, love — I always was, still
You say you want someone who’ll stay
Someone who’ll fight and not walk away
But babe, I’ve been fightin’, I’ve been holdin’ on
Through every storm, even when you’re gone
[Pre-Chorus]
And I don’t need a crown, I don’t need a name
I just wanted to be your safe place
But you’re out there searchin’, blind to the truth
While everything you want is right in this room
[Chorus]
I loved you louder than you’ve ever known
Built a home in my heart, even when I felt alone
You keep chasing dreams you think are new
But what if everything you’re looking for is
right in front of you?
[Verse 2]
I bit my tongue when you said his name
Like I didn’t bleed when you played that game
I saw your walls, I knew your fears
But I stayed soft, I stayed right here
And maybe I’m the hardest choice to make
‘Cause I don’t let you numb or fake
But girl, you say you want the truth
Then run from the only one who gives it to you
[Pre-Chorus]
And I don’t need the credit, don’t need the light
Just wish you’d see me in a different night
’Cause I’ve been holding all this love for you
While you act like it’s not even in the room
[Chorus]
I loved you deeper than the ocean floor
Carried your pieces when you weren’t sure
You keep reaching for something new
But what if everything you’re missing is
right in front of you?
[Bridge]
I’m not askin’ you to beg, or stay out of fear
Just open your eyes — I’ve always been near
It’s not too late to turn around
But I won’t keep waitin’ while you burn it down
[Final Chorus]
I loved you louder than your silence knew
Prayed you’d see me — not just pass through
You’re still searchin’ for what’s already true
But baby…
what you want’s been right in front of you.
[Outro]
If someday you wake up and feel the loss
Just know this love never came with a cost
I gave it all, and I always will
But only if you see it —
Only if you feel it
Only if you choose it
Right in front of you.