[Verse 1 – Warm, intimate] I used to love like falling forward No hands out, just hope as armor Called it deep, but it was drowning Called it peace while storms were sounding Stayed too long where I felt unsure Confused attachment with something pure If you pulled back, I’d lose my breath Like love meant choosing you over self But I survived what I thought would end Sat in silence, became my friend Now I don’t chase what drifts away If it’s meant to stay, it stays [Pre-Chorus – slight space opening] There’s a line I didn’t see Between holding tight… and holding me [Chorus – steady, grounded] I love from strength, not from fear I stay because I want you here If you walk away, I’ll feel the bruise But I won’t break — I won’t lose Not distant, just standing tall Not building walls, just building walls Around my peace, my truth, my soul I love you whole… But I stay whole [Verse 2 – room widening] I don’t ration touch, I don’t pretend I just don’t fold just to bend Won’t shrink down just to be chosen Or dim my light just to stay open There was a version begging to be seen Now I’m quiet, but I’m still keen If you feel me, then feel me right I don’t chase shadows in broad daylight Loving strong ain’t loving cold It’s knowing my worth don’t get sold I’ll open doors, I’ll share my name But I won’t set myself on flame [Bridge – darker, exposed] Did I grow… or just get guarded? Is this wisdom… or half-hearted? Sometimes strength feels like restraint Sometimes healing still feels faint But when you hold me, I don’t retreat I just don’t collapse at your feet That’s the shift — that’s what changed Love ain’t loss… rearranged [Final Chorus – integrated] I love from strength, not from fear I stay because I want you here If you walk away, I’ll feel the bruise But I won’t break — I won’t lose Not detached, just disciplined Not defensive — just within My peace ain’t something I misuse I love you deep… And I can lose [Outro – soft, resolved] And if you stay… It’s because we both choose to.
