[intro] i thought i had it handled kept everything contained [verse 1] i wore a steady face in crowded rooms held it down like i was supposed to every weight i never named sat inside, but never changed i got used to staying numb thought that’s what i’d become [pre-chorus] then you pulled me in—no warning sign and something broke open inside [chorus] i didn’t know i needed that hug [hold] didn’t know i needed you this close till your arms wrapped tight around me and everything i hid let go all the weight i buried deep rose like it was meant to speak i didn’t know i needed that hug [hold] but now i feel it all [verse 2] my chest went tight, my breath got short like every silence found its voice tears i kept behind my eyes finally crossed the line you didn’t ask, you didn’t move just held me steady through the truth [pre-chorus] and in that moment, i let it show everything i wouldn’t let go [chorus] i didn’t know i needed that hug [hold] didn’t know i needed you this close till your arms wrapped tight around me and everything i hid let go all the weight i buried deep rose like it was meant to speak i didn’t know i needed that hug [hold] but now i feel it all [bridge] i thought i had to carry it alone never let it come undone but in your arms, i understood— i just needed someone [final chorus] i didn’t know i needed that hug [hold] didn’t know i needed you this close till your arms wrapped tight around me and i finally broke the hold all the pain i locked away flooded through and couldn’t stay i didn’t know i needed that hug [hold] but now i feel it all [outro] i held it in for far too long— till your arms proved me wrong
