[Verse 1] We learned the cracks in the sidewalk Knew every dent in your bike You were the girl with the quick laugh I was the boy out of your sight I held your hand through the thunder I kept your secrets inside You called me safe like a shelter I called it fine every time [Pre-Chorus] Then he left you broke and shaking I drove you home in the rain I watched you look for an answer While inside I go insane [Chorus] I'm always there, never compare Right beside you everywhere I'm always there, never compare When your heart came back bare I said go on, you'll be just fine I'll keep my truth inside my mind I'm always there, never compare Till you see me standing there [Verse 2] I saw the cracks in your heart Stack up like broken glass on a tray Every goodbye in your doorway I was the one who always stayed I fixed the hinge on your door From the rage that he showed You cried on my shirt needing someone to hold I learned to love in the tears you wept [Pre-Chorus] Then one night you stopped running Looked at me like you'd known Someone had always been waiting My love is full grown [Chorus] I'm always there, never compare Right beside you everywhere I'm always there, never compare When your heart came back bare I said go on, you'll be just fine I'll keep my truth inside my mind I'm always there, never compare Till you see me standing there [Bridge] You touched my face like a confession Said all this time you didn't know Every road that you followed You never saw it show. And my voice broke on your name My sparks began to fly You turned and kissed away my silence I no longer had to hide [Final Chorus] I'll always be there, I finally compare Will be right beside you everywhere I'll always be there, I finally compare Our love together we'll share No more truth left to hide I was here, I survived I was there, I was there And you saw me just in time
