"You Don’t Have To Be Strong"

You walk the world like it’s all on your shoulders

Silent storms that make you colder

But I see the boy beneath the man

The part of you who needs a hand

You always say “I’m fine,” then change the subject

Smile like pain is just a reflex

But love, your silence speaks so loud

And I’m not here to let you drown

Come and sit with me a while

You don’t have to fake a smile

You don’t need to be strong with me, my love

Don’t you know you can cry and laugh

And be safe in my arms, my love?

Let your tears fall like rain

I’ll catch every one, no shame

You don’t need to be strong with me, my love

They told you men don’t break, they bend

But love, even steel has an end

I don't need your armor or your pride

I just want the truth you hide

Let the weight slip off your back

Let your heart stop keeping track

Of who you think you have to be

With me... you’re just free

You don’t need to be strong with me, my love

Don’t you know you can cry and laugh

And be safe in my arms, my love?

You’re enough, just as you are

Let me hold your every scar

You don’t need to be strong...

With me, my love