Waiting for the Calm

[Intro]
Waiting in the silent room, shadows dance on the wall
Heartbeat racing, breath held tight, waiting through it all

[Verse 1]
He walks through the door, shadows in his eyes
Hoping he's alright, but the storm won't disguise
Words like daggers, falling hard and fast
In this fragile space, trying to hold on, hoping it'll pass

[Pre-Chorus]
Can’t you see the fear behind my eyes?
Counting every second, praying for some light

[Chorus]
Waiting till he's home, hoping he'll be kind
Standing in the storm, trying to keep my mind
Hoping he’s okay, wishing for the calm
In the chaos, I’m holding on to my own arm

[Bridge]
Silence breaking, cracks in the night
Still I wait, trying to hold tight
Love and fear, tangled in the dark
Hoping for a new dawn, igniting some spark

[Outro]
Waiting in the quiet, till the morning comes
Holding onto hope, till the storm is gone

Emotional ballad, piano and minimal strings, heartfelt vocals, with a somber tone, rock, alternative rock