Verse 1 I sit by your side in the quiet of night, Tracing the lines that still hold the light. You're fading so softly, but still you're my flame, And nothing, not time, can take that away. Pre-Chorus I'm breaking in places no one can see, But love keeps me breathing, barely holding me. Chorus How do I stay standing, when you're slipping from my hands? How do I keep walking, in a world I don't understand? I am not ready, and I never will be— But I'll carry your heart inside of me. If I can't hold you, I’ll hold what is true: That I was forever loved by you. Verse 2 I smile for you, even when I cry, Whisper you stories, kiss your closed eyes. You're here and you're leaving—both at the same time. I'm learning that loss has no warning sign. Pre-Chorus They say I'll survive this, but I don’t know how— You're my tomorrow, my yesterday now. Chorus How do I stay standing, when you're slipping from my hands? How do I keep walking, in a world I don’t understand? I am not ready, and I never will be— But I’ll carry your heart inside of me. If I can't hold you, I’ll hold what is true: That I was forever loved by you. Bridge And when the silence roars too loud, I’ll listen for your name in the clouds. You’ll be the wind that lifts my feet— You’ll be the shadow walking with me. Final Chorus So I’ll keep standing, with tears in my eyes, One breath, one step, under mourning skies. I am not ready, but I’m here just the same— Saying goodbye without letting go of your name. If I can't hold you, I’ll hold what is true: That I was forever… Forever loved by you.
