[Verse 1] “How are you?” on my screen Nothing after that Cursor breathing, holding time Like it knows where this goes back Your name feels heavier now Than it did before Three words leaning on my chest Asking for the door [Pre-Chorus] My thumb slows down Right where it should [Chorus] I almost said “hi” Almost let it in Almost gave you access To a place you’ve never been I almost said “I miss you— and I don’t” Almost sent the part of me That still wants to know Almost [Verse 2] The room stays barely awake Like a light left low I scroll past old time stamps Like they’re places I don’t go Some days feel lighter without you Some just feel thin I forget why this is better Then I remember how it ends [Pre-Chorus] The screen reflects my face Waiting on a choice [Chorus] I almost said “hi” Almost crossed the wire Almost turned one small word Into something that would spiral I almost said “I miss you— and I don’t” Almost sent the part of me That still wants to know [Bridge] (drops into guitar + ambience) The last time I saw you You were already gone The time before that I was holding on Somewhere between letting go And letting it stay I learned how to want you And not get pulled back [Final Chorus / Outro] I almost said “hi” Then I stayed quiet Some things don’t need closure They just need time I almost said “I miss you— and I don’t” So I turn the phone face down Let the moment pass Almost Almost
