Verse 1 We were moving like a river That had finally found the sea, Trying to act like we were careful While our hearts were already free. Two weeks to Sacramento, Two weeks felt like a year— And every night the future Kept getting closer, getting clear. Pre-Chorus I’d waited months just to hear you say yes, Now I couldn’t stand to wait— Not because I needed to hurry you… Because I couldn’t doubt my fate. Chorus So I handed you the phone line, With your laughter in the room, Said, “Let’s call your dad right now— I can’t wait until too soon.” I asked him for his blessing, He gave it sight unseen, And I turned to you with shaking hands And said, “Here’s the ring.” Verse 2 I can still feel that moment— The hush between your breath and mine, Your dad’s voice through the speaker Like a warm, steady light. No long speech, no big production, Just a promise and a plea: “Sir, I love your daughter And I want her to marry me.” Pre-Chorus 2 And you were right there beside me, Eyes saying “yes” before the word, Like the whole world paused politely To listen when you heard. Chorus So I handed you the phone line, With your laughter in the room, Said, “Let’s call your dad right now— I can’t wait until too soon.” I asked him for his blessing, He gave it sight unseen, And I turned to you with shaking hands And said, “Here’s the ring.” Bridge Some men plan it like a mission— Perfect lighting, perfect place, But love was spilling out of me All over time and space. I wasn’t trying to write the script, Wasn’t trying to take control— I just knew you were the answer To the question in my soul. Bridge 2 And you didn’t flinch, you didn’t run, You smiled like you already knew— Like you’d been waiting for my courage To finally catch up to you. Final Chorus Yeah, I handed you the phone line, And heaven held its breath, While your father blessed our future With a kindness I’ll never forget. Then I looked at you—my whole yes— My miracle in plain sight, And I placed that promise in your hand And you let me change my life. Outro Didn’t wait… couldn’t wait… So I handed you a ring.
