[Verse 1] You used to lean into every word I said Like it mattered where the night would head I was the spark, the plan, the try-again You were the “yeah, babe… we’ll see then” I kept the lights on, kept the faith Called it love, called it somethin’ brave Funny how quiet loud can get When you stop meetin’ me halfway [Pre-Chorus] I thought if I waited, you’d come around But the sky don’t move just ‘cause you’re lookin’ up now [Chorus] I was built to spin for you, baby But the air’s gone quiet and still Now I’m just a lonely piece of iron Standin’ on a west Texas hill I can’t turn without the motion Can’t give what you won’t feel Yeah, I was built to spin for you, baby But even windmills stand still [Verse 2] I ain’t mad, just a little more aware Love shouldn’t feel like breathin’ dead air I cracked jokes, said “it’s all good” Like that’d somehow make it true You said I was strong, said I’d be fine Guess you were right, just not on time Turns out givin’ all you got Still won’t make someone want to try [Pre-Chorus] I kept callin’ silence patience and hope But some things don’t break, they just don’t blow [Chorus] I was built to spin for you, baby But the air’s gone quiet and still Now I’m just a lonely piece of iron Standin’ on a west Texas hill I can’t turn without the motion Can’t give what you won’t feel Yeah, I was built to spin for you, baby But even windmills stand still [Bridge] (half-time, stripped back) Guess I mistook endurance for love Thought waitin’ around was givin’ enough I ain’t broken, just done pretendin’ That I can make wind outta wishin’ [Final Chorus] (big lift) I was built to spin for you, baby But the air’s gone quiet and still Now I’m just a lonely piece of iron Standin’ on a west Texas hill I’ll turn again when it’s real motion Not beggin’ for somethin’ I feel Yeah, I was built to spin for you, baby But even windmills stand still [Outro] So I’m lettin’ go, lettin’ it be If it don’t move you, it won’t move me
