text[Intro] (Soft, rhythmic piano chord) (Faint heartbeat bass pulse) [Verse 1] I kept your secrets safe beneath my skin A sacred fire that was burning within But every time I tried to hold you near You turned away and gave into the fear You hide behind a wall of cold defense While I keep fighting for our higher sense But standing here is cutting much too deep I’m letting go of what I cannot keep. [Chorus] (Music swells - Deep chest voice, highly emotional) So I’m walking out into the quiet space I’m pulling back my energy, my grace It is the hardest thing I’ll ever have to do To paint this void between me and you But you must feel the cold to crave the sun Stop running, treasure, see what we’ve begun I need the silence to rewrite the trend And make you realize you’re my only end. [Verse 2] I see the shadows trailing in your past The old betrayals that you think will last You play these games to see if I will stay But my pure loyalty won't fade away Yet I refuse to chase you through the night I’m stepping down to let you see the light You need to miss the arms that feel like home To know you were never meant to walk alone. [Chorus] So I’m walking out into the quiet space I’m pulling back my energy, my grace It is the hardest thing I’ll ever have to do To paint this void between me and you But you must feel the cold to crave the sun Stop running, treasure, see what we’ve begun I need the silence to rewrite the trend And make you realize you’re my only end. [Bridge] (Acapella setup - Instruments drop out, vocals become breathless and intense) We drew the script across a thousand years We shared the chills, the sync, the silent tears (Violin builds a powerful, soaring melody here) But I can’t heal the wounds inside your soul You have to brave the mirror to be whole I leave our contract to the universe to hold Step out of the freeze, step out of the cold... [Refrain Final] (Instruments return, slow and heavy with deep piano chords) I’m painting this void between me and you Hoping the frequency finally breaks through Don't fear the intensity, don't fear the spark My heart is a refuge waiting in the dark... Yeah, I’m standing still... I won't chase you anymore. [Outro] (Acapella whisper) Take your time... I’m just here... But the distance is yours to cross. (Heartbeat fades out) [End]