[Verse 1]
Samantha
You’re stirring sugar in your coffee
Eyes on the table
Not on me
I trace the circle of your mug
Think of every fight this week
Samantha
You say you’re tired of the damage
Tired of “I’m sorry”
On repeat
But I see summers still ahead of us
Kids asleep in the back seat
[Chorus]
Samantha
I’m staying
I’m here with my hands wide open
We’re bent but we’re not broken
We can still write something true
Samantha
I’m learning
To listen when your heart is spoken
To hold you when the words are choking
Every tomorrow
I see me with you
[Verse 2]
Samantha
We’ve got a fridge full of pictures
Crooked and fading
Still we smile
Little proof the beautiful doesn’t leave
Just changes over time
Samantha
I’ll take the blame for all the shortcuts
All of the moments
I checked out
But if you’re willing
I’m rebuilding this
From the inside out
[Chorus]
Samantha
I’m staying
I’m here with my hands wide open
We’re bent but we’re not broken
We can still write something true
Samantha
I’m learning
To listen when your heart is spoken
To hold you when the tears are soaking
Every tomorrow
I see me with you
[Bridge]
I see porch lights
First-day-of-school lights
You laughing at the way I cook rice
I see gray hair
Hands still tangled
Sunday papers
Slow life
[Chorus]
Samantha
I’m staying
I’m here with my hands wide open
We’re bent but we’re not broken
We can still grow something new
Samantha
I’m certain
Through every scar and every burden
In every version of the future
I’m walking toward it
Right next to you