[Intro — soft electric piano, distant cello] (Mm…) (Breathe) [Verse 1 — intimate, breathy] Fifteen years ago, our story began, (soft breath) I saw only you when the music ran. (Mm…) Butterflies danced, my heart took flight, Your hand found mine, (breathe) it all felt right. A glance, a spark, (small breath) a whispered “hey, excuse me,” From that moment on, (yeah…) it felt all meant to be. [Chorus — R&B groove enters, strings swelling] Through all the years, through joy and pain, (ooh…) Our hearts still beat, they call your name. (Your name…) No matter the distance, the time, the change, (breathe) You’ll always be my forever flame. (Forever…) (Mm…) [Verse 2 — drums and bouzouki settle into groove] We built our dreams, the moments flew, A love so wild, yet tender too. (Yeah…) Life carried on, with kids and time, But still our souls refused to unwind. (Soft breath) A glance, a spark, it’s still you I see, From the start ’til now, we’re meant to be. [Chorus — fuller harmony] Through all the years, through joy and pain, (ooh…) Our hearts still beat, they call your name. No matter the distance, the time, the change, (breathe) You’ll always be my forever flame. [Bridge — stripped down, electric cello + piano] Older, wiser, we’ve found our way, (Mm…) A softer love that’s here to stay. No rush, no race, just me and you, A brand-new start, but a love still true. (Long breath) So here’s my vow, my soul, my friend, Our story paused, but it did not end. For fate has shown what hearts can do. (voice cracks slightly) I’ve always loved, and still love you. (Breathe…) [Final Chorus — full symphonic R&B jam] No matter the distance, the time, the change, (ooh… yeah…) You’ll always be my forever flame. (Forever…) (Mm…) My forever flame. [Outro — piano and cello fade] (soft breath) Forever… (pause) Flame.
