[Verse 1] Morning comes like it always did, But it doesn’t feel the same. Coffee cup, kitchen light, Trying not to think in flames. They talk about the weather, I nod like I’m okay, But my mind still checks the corners In the middle of the day. [Chorus] I’m still hearing it, Even when it’s quiet here. Still carrying it, Like it’s right behind my ear. I don’t want to bring it home, I don’t want it in their eyes, So I bite down hard And I tell another lie. [Verse 2] Fireworks over summer fields Sound too much like something else. Crowds get close, my chest gets tight, I’m fighting with myself. Sam’s out there laughing, Jodi’s holding on, And I’m standing in the doorway Trying to stay calm. [Chorus] I’m still hearing it, Even when it’s quiet here. Still carrying it, Like it’s right behind my ear. I don’t want to bring it home, I don’t want it in their eyes, So I bite down hard And I tell another lie. [Bridge] I made it back, But some part of me stayed. Out where the air was smoke And the nights didn’t fade. I’m here, I’m here… But I’m not the same. [Final Chorus / Outro] I’m still hearing it, Even when the town feels safe. Still carrying it, Trying not to break. I don’t want to be a ghost, I don’t want to disappear, But I’m still hearing it… Even here.
