Verse
You’re lying there with the lights turned low
Machines talking louder than you do
I’d trade my breath if it meant you’d breathe
But I’m just standing here on my knees
They say “stay strong” like I have a choice
Like I can silence this breaking voice
I smile at you like I’m okay
Then fall apart when I walk away
Pre-Chorus
I would take the pain away if I knew how
I’d carry every ounce of it right now
But all I’ve got is faith and prayer
And words that vanish in the air
Chorus
I hate to see you hurting
Hate that love can’t fix it all
I’m so helpless, so afraid
Watching you fight while I just fall
I’d move mountains if I knew the way
But all I can do is pray
All I can do is pray
Pray that you will stay
Oh I pray that you will stay
Verse 2
Your smile tries to reassure me
Like you’re the one protecting me
You say “I’m fine,” but I see the fear
In every breath, in every tear
I search your face for something sure
A sign this won’t last much more
But time keeps dragging broken feet
And hope feels paper-thin and weak
Pre-Chorus
If faith is trusting what I can’t see
Why does it feel like it’s breaking me
I believe—but I’m begging still
For a miracle beyond my will
Chorus
I hate to see you hurting
Hate that love can’t fix it all
I’m so helpless, so afraid
Watching you fight while I just fall
I’d move mountains if I knew the way
But all I can do is pray
All I can do is pray
Pray that you will stay
Bridge
If You can hear me, don’t look away
I don’t need answers—I need You to stay
I’m on my knees, I’m out of control
Just please don’t take them, don’t let go
I’ll keep believing through clenched teeth
Even when belief feels weak
Even when belief feels weak
Final Chorus
I hate to see you hurting
Hate that love can’t fix it all
I’m right beside you, holding on
Through every rise and every fall
I don’t have power, I don’t have say
But I still choose to pray
Yeah, I still choose to pray
Hoping… you will stay
Tonenico
