Pulling Back from Your Open

[Verse 1] You say you missed me, I say, “That’s kind” Then search your face for the reason behind You laugh at my story, I count every beat Wonder if pity just learned how to speak [Pre-Chorus] You reach for my hand; I let it stay Then tell myself you’d do that anyway [Chorus] You can love me, you can say it plain Still I hear a softer word beneath your name I take your kindness, turn it inside out Looking for the catch, the doubt Maybe I’m loved; I just can’t let it land I keep pulling back from your open hand [Verse 2] You remember the date I said I would dread You send one small message: “Still here,” it said I read it three times, then make it mean less A favor, a reflex, a practiced tenderness [Pre-Chorus] You look in my eyes; I look away Afraid you’ll see how much I need you to stay [Chorus] You can love me, you can say it plain Still I hear a softer word beneath your name I take your kindness, turn it inside out Looking for the catch, the doubt Maybe I’m loved; I just can’t let it land I keep pulling back from your open hand [Bridge] If I stop asking what you owe Will I feel the answer that you already know? You don’t have to earn your place in my mind I’m trying to believe you’re here by choice, not kind [Final Chorus] You can love me, you can say it plain I’ll try to hear the meaning, not explain it away I take your kindness, let it stay as it is No hidden debt tucked under every kiss Maybe I’m loved; I can let it land I’m learning to hold what you give with both hands [Outro] You say you’re here I’m trying to hear