[Verse 1] I take the long way past the river bend Helmet on, pretending this can end Your picture waits behind my phone’s blue glass One little smile and every mile goes back [Pre-Chorus] You never promised me forever But I built a home inside your name Now every road pulls us together While every mile says you’re away [Chorus] You live in my heart like you never left A permanent ache underneath my chest I gave you the best parts I had to give Now I’m learning how to breathe where your memory lives If losing you is the price of loving true Then I’ll carry this broken heart past the view [Verse 2] I remember salt drying on your skin The way you laughed when the tide came in You made a circle with your hands at me Like love was simple, like love was free [Pre-Chorus] I still turn around to tell you Every stupid thought that crosses my mind Then the empty seat reminds me Some goodbyes don’t happen one time [Chorus] You live in my heart like you never left A permanent ache underneath my chest I gave you the best parts I had to give Now I’m learning how to breathe where your memory lives If losing you is the price of loving true Then I’ll carry this broken heart past the view [Bridge] Maybe someday your name won’t stop the night Maybe these roads will feel like mine But if your ghost keeps riding by my side I’ll let it hurt, I won’t deny [Final Chorus] You live in my heart, and I know you’re gone Still I hear your laughter when the engine turns on I gave you the best parts I had to give Now I’m making room for the life I’ll live If losing you is the scar that pulls me through I’ll carry this broken heart—and let go of you [Outro] The road keeps moving The sky turns blue My heart still breaks But I’m leaving you
