[Intro – 4 Bars Instrumental]
(Acoustic guitar fingerpicking + ambient piano
Let it breathe. No vocal yet.)
[Verse 1] (Soft, breathy vocal tone)
Every time I wake without you here
The air feels heavier, the sky less clear
You pack your bag, you kiss my cheek
And I pretend that I’m not weak
[Pre-Chorus] (Gentle melodic lift)
I try to breathe… just breathe
Tell myself, this isn’t grief
[Chorus] (More open tone, wider vocal spread)
You say, “I’ll be back, I won’t be long”
But every goodbye still feels wrong
So I hold on, like lovers do
And you just smile, say
I’ll miss you too
[Verse 2] (Slightly more presence and volume)
I leave the porch light on each night
Replay your voice to feel alright
We fight, we cry, we make it through
But no one knows me like you do
[Pre-Chorus Repeat] *(Add harmony layer underneath)
I try to breathe… just breathe
You’re still the air inside of me
[Chorus Repeat] (Fuller instrumentation – light strings or pads)
You say, “I’ll be back, I won’t be long”
But silence hits when you’ve been gone
I whisper prayers to skies still blue
Then read your note:
I’ll miss you too
[Bridge – 4 Bars] (Minimal, focus on emotion)
Even when you’re miles away
I feel your hand in mine
Time can’t steal what stays this strong
You’re still my every line
[Final Chorus – Vocally rich, soft harmonies]
You say, “I’ll be back, I won’t be long”
But even strong hearts still feel wrong
And though I ache, I always knew
You’d turn and say:
I’ll miss you too
[Outro – Spoken or Sung Gently]
Just breathe…
Breathe for me
I’ll be back…
You’ll see