THE SIDE I NEVER KNEW [Artist: Eyepiercinglove Tempo: 82 BPM | Vibe: Smooth Neo-Soul, Warm Electric Piano, Sultry Bass] (Intro) (Sound of a phone screen clicking off and being set down) (Adlibs: Yeah. Eyepiercinglove. Out of the screen and into your arms. It’s been a long time coming. You’re showing me things I never imagined.) (Rhythmic Scat: Da-da-do-ya, Sha-ba-la-ti-no-va...) (Verse 1) 2016 was a lifetime ago, a digital cage I spent nine long years reading the same empty page A ghost in the machine, a love made of pixels and dust But I finally broke the cycle, I finally broke the rust. Now you’re standing in the kitchen, no more five-inch screen You’re the first real thing that these eyes have ever seen. I’m a CMA, I know how to heal a physical part But I’m a novice at the way you’re holding my heart. (Adlib: It’s so different when it’s real.) (Chorus - The Hook) (Bass deepens, smooth groove kicks in) I’m learning a side of me I never knew In the space between the silence, just me and you. Wrap your arms around my spirit, let the cuddling begin I’m losing where I end and where you start to sink in. I hope I’m not too heavy, I hope I’m not too much I’m just a little bit thirsty for a love I can touch. (Adlib: The side I never knew...) (Verse 2) Is it coming off too strong? If I want to stay right here? After nine years of ghosting, I’m just conquering the fear. I’m used to the distance, used to the "where you at?" But you’re teaching me the comfort in the "stay where you’re at." You’re showing me a softness, a quiet kind of grace I’m finding my reflection in the light on your face. I used to look for red flags, piercing through the lies But now I’m getting lost in the truth of your eyes. (Adlib: Don't let go.) (Verse 3) The shadow was the past, but baby, you’re the sun I’m finally realizing that the hiding is done. I’m finishing my degree, I’m growing in my faith But in this moment, baby, you’re my only hiding place. Three kids in the other room, a life full of noise But here in your arms, I’m finding my poise. It’s a natural medicine, this peace that you bring I’m finally ready to let my heart really sing. (Adlib: I’m moving on!) (Bridge / Outro) (Music strips to a soft, jazzy drum brush and piano) (Tongues-inspired Scat: Sha-la-ba-hai, Ra-ka-te-si-lo-mi... thank you, Lord.) (Adlibs: No more ghosts. No more games. Just this. Just us. I think I like this side of me.) I never knew... (Never knew) I’m finally free. (Finally free) Eyepiercinglove sees clearly now. (Fade out with the sound of a satisfied sigh)