[Intro] (Atmospheric srings, reverse vocal chops) Yeah... Every morning I open my eyes and look at you... I just thank God we made it here, man. From the cold days to a safe place. Listen... [Verse 1] (Raspy vocals / Heavy delivery) Young age, faced the cold reality fast Saw the snakes in the grass, watched the fake friends pass Disappointment early, had to cover my soul Learned to disguise every pain just to stay in control If they see that you bleed, then they use it as steel Turn your tears to a weapon, never show what you feel Had to smile through the agony, fake every laugh Standing all alone on a broken path. [Pre-Chorus] (Melodic vocal chops, gliding bass drops) 'Cause everybody's looking for a place to lay down To strip off the armor when nobody's around Someone who stays when the whole world shifts And you’re the only one who gives me that gift. [Chorus] (Chorus - Breathy Female Vocalist, Atmospheric) Every morning when I wake and I see your face I thank God that you brought me to a peaceful place No masks, no games, I can finally be real Happy or broken, you know how I feel You know the heavy load I carry inside A priceless treasure, yeah, you're by my side I’ll do whatever it takes to keep it forever, yeah Through any weather, we locked in together. [Short Bridge] (Bass swells,spoken word don’t sing) Hide the scars, hide the tears in the dark They ain't ever gonna see the inner mark Nah, they ain't gonna see me fall... Behind this heavy wall... [Verse 2] (Raspy vocals / Heavy delivery) Grew older, learned how to navigate snake pits Mastered the mask so nobody can break this Daily struggles, man, I lock it inside Whether I’m broken or up for the ride They don't see the silent nights, don't see the pain Don't see me laughing or crying in rain 'Cause I buried it deep where nobody can touch When you give 'em your heart, yeah, they take way too much. [Verse 3] (Raspy vocals / Heavy delivery) You know every weight that I carry on my chest When I’m stressed, when I’m down, when I’m far from my best I can be frustrated, shattered, or lost You hold me down, doesn't matter the cost Safe in your arms, I don't gotta pretend Not just my partner, you're my realest friend So I promise you now, till the day that I fade I’ll protect this love that we both made. [Chorus] (Chorus - Breathy Female Vocalist, Atmospheric) Every morning when I wake and I see your face I thank God that you brought me to a peaceful place No masks, no games, I can finally be real Happy or broken, you know how I feel You know the heavy load I carry inside A priceless treasure, yeah, you're by my side I’ll do whatever it takes to keep it forever, yeah Through any weather, we locked in together. [Outro] (Melodic srtings fade, faint vocal ad-libs) No more masks... No more hiding... You know the weight... And you're still right here. Priceless treasure... Forever.
