[Intro] You got a reason I can't see I got a story under me [Verse 1] You cut the line at the grocery store I saw your hands shake by the door I had a speech already formed Then caught the rain on your uniform You said your kid was running hot Your phone was dead, your ride was not I kept my judgment in my teeth And made some room for what I couldn't see [Pre-Chorus] I don't have to call it right To hear what brought you here tonight I can ask before I accuse There's more than one way to lose [Chorus] Hold up, hear me out There's a whole life behind that sound I won't shame you for a different view I'll try to learn what made it true for you Hands up, hearts wide We can disagree and stay beside If I want the world to understand I'll start by trying where you stand [Verse 2] You grew up where the mill shut down I learned my facts in a safer town Your father kept the porch light on Mine left before the snow was gone We both know how a room can change When someone says your name like blame So when your answer cuts across mine I'll ask what hurt is underneath the line [Pre-Chorus] I don't have to lose my ground To let another truth be found I can draw a boundary, still be kind And leave a little space to change my mind [Chorus] Hold up, hear me out There's a whole life behind that sound I won't shame you for a different view I'll try to learn what made it true for you Hands up, hearts wide We can disagree and stay beside If I want the world to understand I'll start by trying where you stand [Bridge] Not every wound is mine to mend Not every talk will make us friends But I can quit the easy laugh And see the person, not the photograph You can tell me I got it wrong I'll take a breath and listen long No perfect words, no clean escape Just one more chance to meet face to face [Final Chorus] Hold up, hear me out There's a whole life behind that sound I won't shame you for a different view I'll try to learn what made it true for you Hands up, hearts wide We can disagree and stay beside If I want the world to understand I'll start by trying where you stand [Outro] Ask one question Stay awhile Make some room Across the aisle
