Verse 1 — Warm baritone, soft acoustic guitar] Every night before I fall asleep, I say your name in prayers I try to keep. I still remember how you held me close, When I couldn’t find the words I needed most. You never asked me to explain my tears, Just stayed beside me till the hurt grew clear. For once, I didn’t have to act so strong— There in your arms, I felt like I belonged. [Chorus] With you, I can lay my burdens down, Let you see the heart I’ve hidden till now. I don’t need a perfect life, Just your hand holding mine. From the deep blue sky to the restless sea, There’s a thousand places I could be, But home is you here next to me— Darling, we were meant to be. [Verse 2] Tonight your number lights up on my phone, I’ve spent too long rehearsing this alone. When you say “hello,” the words come slow: “I miss you more than I’ve let you know.” I hear you breathe, then softly say my name, And all those miles don’t feel quite the same. You say, “Come over, I’ve been missing you.” I grab my keys before the call is through. [Chorus] With you, I can lay my burdens down, Let you see the heart I’ve hidden till now. I don’t need a perfect life, Just your hand holding mine. From the deep blue sky to the restless sea, There’s a thousand places I could be, But home is you here next to me— Darling, we were meant to be. [Bridge — Vulnerable, gradual build] I can’t promise I won’t be afraid, Or always find the perfect words to say. But I can tell the truth and let you in, And choose this love when hard days come again. If you still want the same things that I do, There’s so much life I’d love to share with you. [Final Chorus — Full, heartfelt] With you, I can lay my burdens down, No more hiding what I’m feeling now. I don’t need a perfect life, Just your hand holding mine. From the deep blue sky to the restless sea, There’s a thousand places I could be, But home is you here next to me— Darling, we were meant to be. [Outro — Soft acoustic] Now I’m standing at your door, You smile, and words don’t matter anymore. You hold me close; I let the teardrops fall. That quiet love was what I wanted all along.
