[Verse 1]
I know it’s been a while, and I’ve been quiet
But silence was the only peace I had
I hated every mile between us
But I had to run before it got that bad
The walls back home were closing in
With every whisper, every lie
I never meant to leave you guessing
But I had to go to stay alive
[Pre-Chorus]
I see your face in every sunset
I hear your voice in dreams I keep
You were the only one who ever
Tried to guard me when I couldn’t speak
[Chorus]
Please forgive the silence, please forgive the space
I had to find my footing in a safer place
I’m not with the enemy, I’m just with the light
And every choice I made was just to make it right
I’m healthy, I’m healing, I’m standing on my own
I’ve found some peace and purpose I’ve never known
I wish I could show you, but I still have to hide
Till the storm is gone…
On the other side of silence
[Verse 2]
I’ve got keys now, I’ve got miles
I’ve got two hands working overtime
And though the nights are long and quiet
There’s a freedom in this life that’s finally mine
Got voices on the phone that guide me
From someone who believes in the life ahead of me
And a kind of love that stood beside me
When no one else was really there
[intermission]
I know you’re still protecting me
Like you always did back then
And maybe deep inside you see
What you won’t let yourself admit
[Bridge]
I don’t hate her, I’ve let it go
’Cause holding on would hurt me more
But love should never cost your soul
And that’s what I was fighting for
[Chorus – Final]
Please forgive the silence, please forgive the pain
I hope someday we’ll talk and love won’t feel so strained
There’s a better future waiting down the line
Where we can look back without crossing mines
I’m happy, I’m grounded, I’m living day by day
And I wouldn’t change a single step I’ve made
One day you’ll see the truth that lives behind my eyes
And we’ll meet again…
On the other side of silence
[Outro(spoken)]
I’m safe girl.
Dillon_Scott
