One Word Back

(Verse 1)

I’ve licked the envelopes,

Watched them come back unopened.

Your name stamped in red —

“Return to sender,” like you’re gone again.

I dial your number till my hands shake,

But all I get’s that hollow tone,

Like the world’s decided I don’t get to hear you anymore.

(Chorus)

Where are you tonight?

Are you safe, are you crying?

I’d tear down the miles if I only knew.

I’m losing my mind,

Every silence feels like dying,

And all I want is one word back from you.

(Verse 2)

Your brothers don’t know, mine just shake their heads,

Everyone’s worried but no one says what they dread.

I stare at the ceiling, beg God for a sign,

Tell me you’re breathing, just tell me you’re mine.

(Chorus)

Where are you tonight?

Are you safe, are you crying?

I’d tear down the miles if I only knew.

I’m losing my mind,

Every silence feels like dying,

And all I want is one word back from you.

(Bridge)

If I could break through this distance,

If I could crawl through the dark,

I’d carry you home in my arms.

But all I’ve got are letters that don’t land,

And a voice that shakes in the quiet.

(Chorus)

Where are you tonight?

Are you safe, are you crying?

I’d tear down the miles if I only knew.

I’m losing my mind,

Every silence feels like dying,

And all I want… is one word back from you.