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Right in Front of You

by Yazy (for Ashton)

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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.

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.