I hear you now

Verse 1

I never meant to make you feel so small,

Didn’t see the cracks running through it all.

I thought my silence kept the peace,

But it only built the wall between you and me.

I know I shut you down, I know I closed the door,

Didn’t realize you couldn’t take it anymore.

Chorus

I hear you now, every word, every tear,

The weight you carried, I should’ve held near.

Comforting arms should’ve been mine,

Not empty hands leaving you behind.

I hear you now, louder than before,

I won’t let your voice be ignored.

Verse 2

You said you’re not after money or gold,

Just love to keep you warm when the nights turn cold.

I thought I was strong, but I was blind,

Didn’t give enough of my heart, only my time.

I thought I was doing right,

But you needed more than I could provide.

Chorus

I hear you now, every word, every tear,

The weight you carried, I should’ve held near.

Comforting arms should’ve been mine,

Not empty hands leaving you behind.

I hear you now, louder than before,

I won’t let your voice be ignored.

Bridge

I can’t change the past, I can’t erase the pain,

But I’d bleed myself dry just to try again.

You deserved more than my silence gave,

Now I’m standing here—trying to be brave.

Chorus

I hear you now, every word, every tear,

The weight you carried, I should’ve held near.

Comforting arms should’ve been mine,

Not empty hands leaving you behind.

I hear you now, louder than before,

I won’t let your voice be ignored.

Outro

You cried, “can you hear me?” —

I swear, I do now.