I’m Still Here

Duet — Woman & Man)

Verse 1 — Woman
I smile in pictures, I laugh on cue,
They think I’m strong, guess I taught them to.
But when the lights go out at night,
My thoughts get loud, my chest gets tight.
I tell myself, “Just make it through,”
But I’m so tired of pretending too.

Verse 2 — Man
I was taught to swallow every fear,
Be the rock, don’t let ‘em see a tear.
I carry weight I never say out loud,
Screaming in silence, lost in the crowd.
They say, “Man up, you’ll be fine,”
But they don’t hear the war in my mind.

Pre-Chorus — Both (soft, building)
Different stories, different scars,
Same dark nights, same distant stars.
If I’m honest, I don’t know how to cope,
But I’m still breathing… so there’s still hope.

Chorus — Both (together)
If you’re standing on the edge tonight,
Feeling like you’re losing the fight,
Please don’t go — just stay and talk,
You don’t have to walk this dark alone.
Reach for me, reach for someone near,
Your pain is valid, your life is dear.
This isn’t the end, even if it feels so real—
Hold on… you’re still here.

Verse 3 — Woman
I thought asking for help meant I failed,
Like needing hands meant I was frail.
But healing isn’t being untouched,
It’s being broken and still choosing trust.
I called a number, I said my name,
And for the first time — I felt less shame.

Verse 4 — Man
I finally said the words out loud,
Admitted I was scared, not proud.
They didn’t run, they didn’t judge,
They listened close, they didn’t budge.
Turns out strength isn’t standing tall,
It’s reaching out before you fall.

Bridge — Both (quiet, intimate)
If you’re listening and this hits home,
If you’re hurting and feel unknown,
There is someone who wants to hear
Every word you’re holding here.

Final Chorus — Both (full, hopeful)
If the night feels endless, cold, and long,
And you’re not sure you belong,
Please stay — tomorrow needs you too,
There’s more of life still meant for you.
Take my hand, take a breath right now,
You don’t have to know the “how.”
Just reach out — that’s the deal…
You matter. You’re loved.
You’re still here.

Outro — Both (soft)
Still here…
And that’s enough for tonight.

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