
Hold yours3lf lik3 a fri3nd
I thought joy was in the next big thing New city lights, gold diamond rings But every high would fade to gray Leaving echoes where my heart should stay [Pre-Chorus] I ran so hard from being alone Couldn’t hear my truth beneath the noise [Chorus] To be happy, I don’t need more Just a quiet heart, an unlocked door Little moments, breathing slow Learning what is mine to let go Happiness is not out there It’s the way I choose to love and care When I hold myself like a friend That’s when the hurting starts to mend [Verse 2] I thought love would come and fix my scars So I chased reflections in broken stars But the kindest hand I’ve ever known Was the one that chose to be my own [Bridge] It’s in the laugh that no one sees In the simple grace of ordinary things In every truth I dare to say In thanking life for one more day [Final Chorus] To be happy, I don’t need more Just a quiet heart, an open door Little moments, breathing slow Learning what is mine to let go Happiness is here, right now In the way I choose to live somehow When I stand inside my light Even my shadows feel alright

