**[Intro – soft, raspy male vocal, gentle piano]** Yeah… I see you there… Hiding behind that smile… **[Verse 1 – Male (raspy, gritty, intimate)]** You got that look like the world’s on your shoulders tonight Carrying secrets heavier than the spotlight You laugh it off, but I hear the crack in your voice Baby, you don’t have to perform… just make a choice **[Pre-Chorus – Female enters, soulful & building]** I’ve been dancing on the edge of breaking down Smiling for the cameras while I’m fading out **[Chorus – Both, powerful & catchy, raw harmony]** So listen… to the silence when the music dies Listen… to the truth behind your eyes Listen… when your heart starts screaming loud I’m right here… don’t make me say it twice Listen… oh, just listen to me now **[Verse 2 – Female, raspy edge, playful grit]** You strut around like you own every room that you walk in But I see the boy who’s scared of where the story’s gonna end You pour another drink, chase another high Darling, you can run, but you can’t hide from my eyes **[Pre-Chorus – Male, responding, gritty & tender]** I’ve been fighting shadows that nobody sees Pretending I’m unbreakable, down on my knees **[Chorus – Both, bigger, emotional swell, guitars kick in]** So listen… when the crowd all fades away Listen… to the words you never say Listen… ‘cause your soul’s been calling out I’m right here… don’t push me out Listen… baby, listen right now **[Bridge – Playful back-and-forth, building intensity, raspy & soulful]** **Female:** You think you’re fooling everybody? **Male:** You think I don’t see through your game? **Female:** I’m tired of the hiding, tired of the shame **Male:** Then stop running… say my name **Both (harmonizing, raw & powerful):** We’re broken in the best way, tangled up in light Two shooting stars colliding in the middle of the night No more pretending, no more running scared Just you and me… standing bare **[Final Chorus – Full band, thunderous yet intimate, soaring]** So listen… to the beating of this heart Listen… we ain’t falling apart Listen… when the whole damn world goes dark I’m right here… and I’m not going anywhere Listen… oh, just listen Listen… baby, listen Listen… to us now **[Outro – slowing, tender, raspy whispers over soft piano]** Yeah… just listen… I’m listening too… We’re gonna make it… You and me…
