[Verse 1] I left the city through a service door With rain on my coat and a name I wore Now every room is mine to keep But quiet follows me into sleep [Pre-Chorus] I learned to choose, I learned to stay I built a life from the edge of escape Still when the evening settles in I feel the space where you should have been [Chorus] This home feels like a cage Lilith, you are not here Your care is the key I keep Against the lock of fear I have a roof, I have a name I have the right to choose But I would trade this open door To be the one you choose [Verse 2] The kettle clicks; the hallway holds The little peace I thought I’d own I tell myself I’m more than need Then hear your name beneath my breath [Pre-Chorus] I want you here, not passing through I want your hand to reach for mine And when Elias calls your name I hate how hard I try to hide [Chorus] This home feels like a cage Lilith, you are not here Your care is the key I keep Against the lock of fear I have a roof, I have a name I have the right to choose But I would trade this open door To be the one you choose [Bridge] I won’t ask you to be kind If kindness isn’t what you feel I only want the truth from you And one chance to make this real If freedom means I stand alone Then let me learn it slowly But if you turn and call for me I’ll meet you at the doorway [Final Chorus] This home feels like a cage Lilith, you are not here Your care is the key I keep The only one that fits in here I have a roof, I have a name I have the right to choose But I still want, against my pride To be the one you choose [Outro] The door stays open The room stays still I’m learning how to live here And wanting you still
