[Verse 1] Empty chairs, echoes in the hall Photographs I can’t touch at all Your laughter’s gone, but I still hear The way you whispered I should steer Shadows linger where we used to meet I trace your steps on every street The world moves on, but I remain Holding fragments of your name [Pre-Chorus 1] Every memory cuts like a knife I’m learning how to breathe through life The storm inside is loud and raw But I’ll carry you through it all [Chorus 1] I’m still here, even when you’re gone I feel your light, it keeps me strong Through the darkness, through the pain I’ll find a way to love again I’m still here, with your voice in me I’ll keep your warmth inside my memory Every step, every tear I cry I’m still here, I’ll survive [Verse 2] Time moves on, but I stand still Your absence echoes, it always will I reach for hands I cannot hold But your warmth lives in stories told The nights are cold, but I see your face In dreams that fade, a fleeting grace I stumble forward, I won’t break I bear the weight for both our sakes [Pre-Chorus 2] (slightly higher melody for catchiness) Every heartbeat pulls me near I feel your love, I feel you here The shadows fade, the light breaks through I carry everything from you [Chorus 2] (more anthemic / layered harmonies) I’m still here, even when you’re gone I feel your light, it keeps me strong Through the darkness, through the pain I’ll find a way to love again I’m still here, with your voice in me I’ll keep your warmth inside my memory Every step, every tear I cry I’m still here, I’ll survive [Bridge – Spoken / Crescendo] (Chopped beats, airy synths, ambient guitars) > I still hear you in the silence… I still see you in the fading light… I won’t forget — I won’t let go… I breathe slowly… I’m still here… (Build into soaring baritone + scream hybrid) > Even alone — I am not lost! Even broken — I will carry you! [Chorus 3 – Big Finale / Hooky Variation] I’m still here, I won’t fade away I’ll keep your light, it guides my way Through the shadows, through the night I’ll hold your love, I’ll keep it bright I’m still here, with your voice in me I’ll keep your warmth inside my memory Every step, every tear I cry I’m still here — alive tonight! [Post-Chorus / Outro Hook] (catchy repetition, synth + guitar overlay) I’m still here… I’m still here… I’m still here… I carry you…
