[Verse 1]
You were my first crush
My best friend too
I kept your name
Like a secret bruise
We laughed in hallways
Shared every little thing
You felt like home
Before I knew what that means
[Pre-Chorus]
I hope you’re safe
I hope you’re warm
I hope your nights
Are soft, not torn
And if you lost
Your way somehow
I’m still here
In the middle of now
[Chorus]
I hope you smile
I hope you smile
I hope you feel loved
And warm, and seen
I hope you smile
I hope you smile
You were my best
And you still live in me
[Verse 2]
I won’t pretend
I moved along
Some days your memory
Still sings this song
I’ll wait for you
If time lets me
Through every winter
And every empty sea
I never asked
For you to stay
I only wanted
You safe each day
[Pre-Chorus]
I hope you breathe
Easy tonight
I hope somebody
Holds you right
And if the dark
Gets loud somehow
I’m still here
In the middle of now
[Chorus]
I hope you smile
I hope you smile
I hope you feel loved
And warm, and seen
I hope you smile
I hope you smile
You were my best
And you still live in me
[Bridge]
If this is goodbye
Then let it be kind
Let your heart rest
Let mine unwind
But if you return
I’ll know that face
I kept one open
Little space
[Chorus]
I hope you smile
I hope you smile
I hope you feel loved
And warm, and seen
I hope you smile
I hope you smile
You were my best
And you still live in me
[Outro]
I hope you smile
I hope you smile
I hope you’re safe
And happy, always