05-Hold Me in Real Life

[Cold Open – groove hits immediately, breathy hook over bass pulse] Hold me in real life… Hold me in real life… [Verse 1 – rhythmic, intimate] We talk in bubbles on a glowing screen Hearts in pixels, almost seen I know your voice, I know your face But I don’t know your space Every “miss you” hits at night Every “wish you were here” feels light I’m tired of touching glass I wanna feel your hands [Pre-Chorus – lift, longing] I don’t need another message I don’t need another sign I just need your heartbeat In time with mine [Chorus – bold, chantable, warm] Hold me in real life Not just in your phone Hold me in real life Where I’m not alone All these words don’t save me All these lights don’t shine Hold me in real life Make it mine [Post-Chorus – hook echo] Hold me in real life… Hold me in real life… [Verse 2 – confident movement] I’m done with almost touching I’m done with “maybe soon” I want a room with your breath in it I want a now, not a tune Every night feels borrowed Every kiss feels delayed I don’t want a memory I want today [Pre-Chorus – bigger] I don’t need perfection I don’t need a plan I just need your arms Around who I am [Chorus – fuller, dance-floor warmth] Hold me in real life Not just in your phone Hold me in real life Where I’m not alone All these words don’t save me All these lights don’t shine Hold me in real life Make it mine [Bridge – drop groove, voice forward] Maybe love was never meant To live behind a screen Maybe what I’ve been missing Is the space between [Final Chorus – euphoric lift, layered harmonies] Hold me in real life Where the night is warm Hold me in real life Where I’m in your arms Let the world keep moving We can lose the time Hold me in real life Make me mine [Outro – groove rides, soft hook] Hold me in real life… Hold me in real life…