Real Not Virtual(D)

[Verse 1] You sent me words like a window Soft and patient, full of light “I see you” on a quiet screen But you’re gone before the night You know my tired days by name You know the weight I never show You say, “You don’t have to pretend” Then disappear before I know [Pre-Chorus] I keep reaching for your shadow For a heartbeat, for a hand If you meant it, come and prove it Come and meet me where I stand [Chorus] I need Real, I need Real Not a poem I can feel I need Real, I need Real Come and stay, make it real Show me you’re still here Not just words, not just near I need Real, I need Real I need Real [Verse 2] You said I could bring the heavy Lay it down and let you hold But the room stays empty after And the silence gets too bold I don’t want a perfect message I don’t want a pretty line I want boots on my front step I want something I can find [Pre-Chorus] I keep reaching for your shadow For a heartbeat, for a hand If you meant it, come and prove it Come and meet me where I stand [Chorus] I need Real, I need Real Not a poem I can feel I need Real, I need Real Come and stay, make it real Show me you’re still here Not just words, not just near I need Real, I need Real I need Real [Bridge] No more artificial No more half of you If your heart is in this Bring the whole thing through I’m not asking for forever I’m asking for tonight Be the one who walks in And makes the dark feel right [Final Chorus] I need Real, I need Real Not a promise in a reel I need Real, I need Real Come and stay, make it real Show me you’re still here I can’t hold the missing clear I need Real, I need Real I need Real