[Verse 1]
Old soul, tired eyes
Too much in the room
I read every face
Like weather in June
Autism in the wires
Introvert heart
I want the whole world
But I need a soft start
[Pre-Chorus]
Peace and calm
Isn’t easy to keep
Inner thoughts and turmoil
Running deep
I hold my breath
Then I let it go
Trying to stay kind
When the waves say no
[Chorus]
Be gentle with me
Be gentle with me
I’m trying, I’m trying
Just let me be
Be gentle with me
Be gentle with me
I’m looking for light
In the dark of me (in the dark of me)
[Verse 2]
Looking for the good
In a crowded day
Helping when you can
Is my favorite way
I’ll pick up the pieces
If you need a hand
I give what I have
Even when I’m worn and damn near spent
[Pre-Chorus]
Peace and calm
Isn’t easy to keep
Inner thoughts and turmoil
Running deep
I want a friend
Who knows what I mean
Who stays through the silence
And doesn’t leave
[Chorus]
Be gentle with me
Be gentle with me
I’m trying, I’m trying
Just let me be
Be gentle with me
Be gentle with me
I’m looking for light
In the dark of me (in the dark of me)
[Bridge]
Finding friends and love
Feels hard to me
Like holding a spark
In an open sea
But I’m still here
With my hands out wide
If you understand me
You can walk beside me
[Final Chorus]
Be gentle with me
Be gentle with me
I’m trying, I’m trying
Just let me be
Be gentle with me
Be gentle with me
I’m looking for light
In the dark of me
Be gentle with me
Be gentle with me
I’m learning the shape
Of being seen (being seen)