[Verse 1 (soft, intimate)] Drove out past the edge of town at dawn To the place where cellphone signals gone Told the trees what I can't say to anyone How I lost her when I thought we'd just begun [Verse 2] The old-growth pines don't offer easy answers Just the wind moving through like silent dancers But there's a comfort in their ancient, patient way They've weathered more than my worst day [Chorus (gentle harmonies)] When the pines listen, I can breathe again When the forest holds me, I remember when I was whole before her, I'll be whole once more The trees don't lie, they just open up the door [Verse 3] Left my pride somewhere along the trail All my clever words, they always fail But the moss and stone don't need my explanation Just my presence, just my broken conversation [Chorus (building slightly)] When the pines listen, I can breathe again When the forest holds me, I remember when I was whole before her, I'll be whole once more The trees don't lie, they just open up the door [Outro (whispered, fading)] The pines are listening... listening still...
