[Verse 1]
Woke up mad that I woke up
Same gray ceiling, same old cut
Same fake smile on a cracked mug
Same “I’m fine” in a weak shrug
Phone lights up, it’s your name there
“Did you eat?” and “You good, babe?”
I type “yeah” but my hands shake
Truth is…I been tryna escape
Been googling exits,
way too specific
Writing goodbyes
then deleting them quick and
Every damn night
I replay the plan
Then I see your face
and I pull back my hand
[Chorus]
You’re the reason I’m still here
When my hands get close, you pull me from the edge
You’re the reason I’m still here
Every breath I hate, I’m breathing for a friend
If this place’s a fire, you’re the water in my veins
If I make it out, I swear I’ll say your name
You’re the reason I’m still here
You’re the reason I’m still here (yeah)
[Verse 2]
You don’t know half what I hide from you
Dark thoughts sitting in the living room
I walk past, act like they ain’t in view
Laugh at your jokes, that’s my living proof
We on call, you painting your nails
I’m just quiet, chasing my tail
You say, “Talk,” I say, “I’m okay”
But my heart’s screaming, “Don’t look away”
’Cause if I leave, who gon’ hype your art
Know your coffee order, guard your heart
Who gon’ answer when your tears start
Who gon’ ride when the world falls apart
So I keep breathing like it’s for two
Hold this hurt so it won’t touch you
Yeah I wanna vanish, that’s the truth
But I can’t cut the cord that ties me to you (nah)
[Chorus]
You’re the reason I’m still here
When my hands get close, you pull me from the edge
You’re the reason I’m still here
Every breath I hate, I’m breathing for a friend
If this place’s a fire, you’re the water in my veins
If I make it out, I swear I’ll say your name
You’re the reason I’m still here
You’re the reason I’m still here (mmm, still here)
[Bridge]
If I ever fade, if I ever fall
I’ll call you first, I’ll call you first (hey)
You’re the one I trust when I trust no one
You’re my last line, my loaded sun
So if I stay one more long night
Know it’s you that keeps me tied to life
I’m not strong, I’m just holding on tight
To the only hand that feels right
[Chorus]
You’re the reason I’m still here
When my hands get close, you pull me from the edge
You’re the reason I’m still here
Every breath I hate, I’m breathing for a friend
If this place’s a fire, you’re the water in my veins
If I make it out, I swear I’ll say your name
You’re the reason I’m still here
You’re the reason I’m still here (yeah, you)