[Intro — spoken over bass and offbeat guitar] Sometimes they’re right there. And I’m lookin’ right past ’em. Lord… Help me slow down. [Verse 1 — relaxed, conversational singing] Checkout line, little after five, Long way home and my plans on my mind. Lady at the counter starts puttin’ things back, Little boy holdin’ an empty paper sack. She checks the total, then checks it again, Says, “We’ll leave those,” with a tired little grin. I put my phone away, catch her eye, Ask, “Would it help if I covered those tonight?” She says, “Yes,” and I leave it at that, Kid waves goodbye with his groceries packed. Lord, how many times have I hurried on through With somebody beside me I never really knew? [Chorus — bouncy, melodic, plenty of space] Let me see the one, let me see the one, Right in front of me while I’m movin’ along. Let me catch that look, let me hear that sigh, Let me be a little slower goin’ by. Let me see the one, let me learn their name, Make a little room in the plans I made. Jesus, when my mind’s got me on the run, Let me see the one, let me see the one. [Instrumental — bass run, guitar chops, short dub echoes] [Verse 2 — half-sung, rhythmic] Friend says, “Fine,” with his keys in his hand, Then, “Actually, things ain’t goin’ like I planned.” Got the engine runnin’, but I turn it off, Say, “I’ve got a minute if you wanna talk.” He tells me his house feels quiet these days, I let him find the words, let him set the pace. Sun goes down while we lean on the car, He says, “Been a while since I let down my guard.” We make plans for dinner before we head back, I write it down so I don’t lose track. Lord, give me ears for what never gets said, And room for the people who need a friend. [Chorus] Let me see the one, let me see the one, Right in front of me while I’m movin’ along. Let me catch that look, let me hear that sigh, Let me be a little slower goin’ by. Let me see the one, let me learn their name, Make a little room in the plans I made. Jesus, when my mind’s got me on the run, Let me see the one, let me see the one. [Bridge — guitar gets gritty, drums push forward] I’ve been the one sayin’, “I’ll be alright,” Then drivin’ back home with a whole lot inside. Somebody asked, then somebody stayed; I still remember the difference it made. Jesus, You know what I struggle to say, You’ve met me with patience on those kind of days. Let the love You’ve been givin’ me show up somehow— Somebody could use a little right now. [Dub breakdown — bass and rimshots, intimate vocal] Maybe they’ll tell me. Maybe they won’t. Let me make room For the things I don’t know. A seat on the porch. A meal and some time. Lord, open my eyes… They’re right here beside mine. [Final Chorus — full band, loose backing vocals] Let me see the one, let me see the one, Right in front of me while I’m movin’ along. Let me catch that look, let me hear that sigh, Let me be a little slower goin’ by. Let me see the one, let me learn their name, Make a little room in the plans I made. Jesus, let Your love put some feet on this song— Let me see the one, let me see the one. [Outro — guitar echoes, bass carries on] Let me see the one… Got a little time. Let me see the one… Lord, open my eyes.
