[Intro close mic, spoken]
There’s a difference…
Tell me the truth
If you love me… you gotta prove it
Verse 1
There’s a difference in the words you say
And the love you show when skies turn gray
Do you want the picture, but not the frame?
Do you run when the storm brings the rain?
Do you see forever when I show my scars?
When I’m breaking down, when it’s getting hard
When the future calls your name
Do you stand your ground… or turn away?
[Pre-Chorus (breathy, building]
If loving me costs you sleep at night
If holding on means you have to fight
Would you choose me every day?
Or only when it’s easy, when it’s your way?
[Chorus (warm, soulful, wide]
There’s a difference in wanting me
And staying when it’s hard to breathe
Do you let go when it’s not easy?
Or hold on, fight for me?
There’s a difference… tell me true
If you love me — you gotta prove it
Yeah… prove it
[Verse 2 - confessional, conversational]
One calls when they’re lonely at night
One shows up ready to make it right
Some disappear when the storm comes through
When loving me gets hard to do
Do you love the fire but not the flame?
Do you want the highs but dodge the pain?
Do you see the scars I’m healing through?
Or only the parts that look good to you?
[Pre-Chorus 2 - softer, emotional]
If loving me costs you sleep at night
If holding on means you have to fight
Would you still choose me every day?
Or only when it all goes your way?
[Chorus - full emotional lift]
There’s a difference in wanting me
And staying when it’s hard to breathe
Do you let go when it’s not easy?
Or hold on, fight for me?
There’s a difference… tell me true
If you love me — you gotta prove it
Yeah… prove it
[Bridge - gospel-blues, broken, intimate]
Do you only want me when it’s easy to stay?
Or will you stand and fight for me on my darkest day?
If I’m too much… don’t walk away
Real love stays…
Real love stays…
[Final Chorus - big, raspy, heartfelt]
If you love me — prove it
Love me — prove it
If you love me — prove it
Don’t just say it — prove it
If you love me — prove it
Love me — prove it
If you love me — prove it
Don’t just say it — prove it
[Outro - soft, breathy, ad-libs]
Yeah… prove it
Show me…
Real love stays…