[Verse 1]
You were standing in the doorway
Backpack bigger than my face
First day
Little hand in your sweater
You walked me all the way to that place
Every time that playground felt too heavy
You'd be there
Arms crossed on the fence
Talking trash till you got me laughing
Like the world could make some sense
[Chorus]
Big brother
Stay
Right where you've always been
On my worst days
You still let me win
I know I act like I don't need
Anyone to carry me
But I'm brave
'Cause you were never brave for yourself
Only me
Big brother
Stay
Stay right beside me
[Verse 2]
You were waiting in the driveway
Headlights
Engine barely off
I called crying from a party
You said
"Just text me where you are"
You don't say a lot about your feelings
You just drive and turn the music low
Ask if I wanna talk or stay quiet
Either way
You get me home
[Chorus]
Big brother
Stay
Right where you've always been
On my worst days
You still let me win
I know I act like I don't need
Anyone to carry me
But I'm safe
'Cause you were never safe for yourself
Only me
Big brother
Stay
Stay right beside me
[Bridge]
One day I'll move to another city
Boxes stacked up by the door
You'll pretend that it's just traffic
Blink too hard and blame the floor
I'll be calling you for every heartbreak
Every doubt at 2 a.m
Who else tells me that I'm stronger
Then reminds me who I am? (who I am)
[Chorus]
Big brother
Stay
Right where you've always been
In my old room
In the spaces in between
I know I act like I don't need
Anyone to carry me
But I'll say
All the thank yous that you never ask from me
Big brother
Stay
In every part of me