Verse 1
I grew up learning what “gone” feels like
A father’s shadow in my life
No steady hands, no place called home
Just figuring it out alone
So I learned love from empty space
From things that leave without a trace
Pre-Chorus
Then you came in like something real
Like you could finally make me feel
Chorus
I was late to trust, gave it all too fast
First kiss, first hope, thought it would last
But you weren’t the safe I thought you’d be
Just another wound I didn’t see
And my friend watched it all unfold
Like I was something to be sold
I was late to trust, it cost me pain
But I won’t be that girl again
Verse 2
Two years guarding every door
Swore I wouldn’t feel that anymore
Every step I held my breath
Scared of love and what comes next
Then you came in, soft and slow
No big words, just let me grow
I pulled away, you didn’t chase
You just stayed and gave me space
Piece by piece, you earned my trust
Showed me love that doesn’t rush
And for the first time, I could see
What love was meant to be
Outro
Now I know love doesn’t break
Or disappear when hearts are at stake
I forgave what hurt me then
I don’t carry it again
I’m not lost like I was before
I don’t feel that hurt anymore
I was late to trust, it’s true
But I found something real with you