[Verse 1] I was the kid they pushed aside Learned to laugh To swallow pride Cracked a joke when I broke inside Just to keep the room from crying Gave my coat Then walked home cold Shared my bread Stayed hungry Told Myself, this is how a heart turns gold Even when the world feels violent [Chorus] I’ve spent my whole life trying to be kind Holding up the sky for other lives Even when it costs me I don’t mind I just want to see them survive If I can be a soft place when they’re tired Then maybe all this hurt was worth the time I’ve spent my whole life trying to be kind [Verse 2] Bosses talking down like I Should be grateful just to try Nodded yes Went home to cry Then called a friend who needed smiling Gave and gave till I ran thin Paid the price in bones and skin Now I’m breathing pain like oxygen Still making tea for those who’re frightened [Chorus] I’ve spent my whole life trying to be kind Holding up the sky for other lives Even when it costs me I don’t mind I just want to see them survive If I can be a soft place when they’re tired Then maybe all this hurt was worth the time I’ve spent my whole life trying to be kind [Bridge] These hands shake But they still stay open This heart aches But it stays in motion (oh) If all I leave Are small Safe moments Then let me stay Just long enough to hold them [Chorus] I’ve spent my whole life trying to be kind Holding up the sky for other lives Even as my own strength falls behind I still reach out one more time If I can be a soft place when they’re tired Then maybe all this hurt was worth the time I’ve spent my whole life Still trying to be kind outro] [instrumental]
