[Verse 1] I want every stranger met with tenderness A question in their pocket, room to change their mind A hand held out before the verdict comes A little less alone on this restless earth [Pre-Chorus] I know the world won’t turn because I ask I know a good wish doesn’t mend the past [Chorus] Still, let us love a little wider Stay curious when answers close the door Be kind when it would cost us nothing And kinder when it costs us more It’s only an ideal, I know But ideals show the way we grow [Verse 2] You can start with how you hear your neighbor How you speak when no one’s keeping score Small, imperfect choices add up slowly A path is made by walking toward the more [Bridge] Not perfect—just a compass Not promised—still worth trying [Final Chorus] Let us love a little wider Stay curious when answers close the door Be kind when it would cost us nothing And kinder when it costs us more It’s only an ideal, I know But ideals show the way we grow [Outro] One step nearer, here and now
