I never wanted to be your first choice,

[Verse 1 – soft intro, ] I never wanted to be your first choice, Just the one who steadied your storm. Watched you chase what the stars promised, Even when your heart felt torn. I built my love from quiet corners, From the things you’ll never see, Holding back the words that trembled, Letting you fall… and leaning quietly. [Pre-Chorus – ] And every dream you ran toward, I felt my soul begin to bloom. Your fire became my quiet reason, To hold the light and give you room. [Chorus – ] So I stand strong when your wings spread wide, Cheer you on from the other side. Even when you’re far from home tonight— I’m the warmth that lights your sky. I never wanted to steal your fire, Only to see your heart inspired. If loving you means letting you go, I’ll be the strength that helps you grow. [Verse 2 – ] You don’t owe me any promise, You don’t need to turn around. I’ll be here when storms come calling, A steady ground where peace is found. Your joy becomes my holy flame, Each step you take, I feel the same. Sometimes love’s the silent art, That shapes the world and heals the heart. [Bridge ] Go chase the dawn, go chase the dream, I’ll be the current beneath the stream. No need to look back when you fly— My love will lift you through the sky. (vocal climb begins here — ) Rise above, your soul alight, My strength will hold you through the night! [Final Chorus –] So I stand strong when your heart soars high, Send you strength through the endless night. Even when you’re worlds away tonight— I’m the echo that holds your light! I never needed to be your choice, Just the calm within your voice. If love is faith, then let it be— Your light ascends because of me! [Outro – cinematic fade, ] (soft piano, orchestral pad, harmonic guitar swell) Whispered refrain (F5–A5 airy tone): I still rise… when you rise… I still glow… when you grow… Love remains… and I know… I still rise.