[Verse 1]
Been tracing circles in my mind
Where every promise leaves a mark
I keep on rushing every heartbeat
Then wonder why it falls apart
[Chorus]
I’ve been hurting
I’ve been holding
Every scar like it’s my name
But I still wanna love you slowly
Learn the quiet in the flame
If I can breathe inside the waiting
Let the storm roll past the fence
Maybe love is just the practice
Of learning to be gentle with my mess
[Verse 2]
I talk in thunder
Then regret it
You answer softly
Stay and stay
You pour your morning into my chaos
I’m trying hard to do the same
[Chorus]
I’ve been hurting
I’ve been holding
Every scar like it’s my name
But I still wanna love you slowly
Learn the quiet in the flame
If I can breathe inside the waiting
Let the storm roll past the fence
Maybe love is just the practice
Of learning to be gentle with my mess
[Bridge]
So here I am
Hands open
Shaking (oh)
Teach me how
To stay
Not break it
I’ll count to ten
Before I speak
Let kindness win
Before I leave
[Chorus]
I’ve been hurting
I’ve been holding
Every scar like it’s my name
But I still wanna love you slowly
Learn the quiet in the flame
If I can breathe inside the waiting
Let the storm roll past the fence
Maybe love is just the practice
Of learning to be gentle with my mess