Verse I’m standing right here, finally telling you No more hiding my heart behind the truth Even when we drifted, even when we changed Something in me still whispered your name When you asked me how I felt, I’d freeze But deep down, you were all I’d ever need I know my silence made you feel unsure But my heart already knew what it was beating for Pre-Chorus I need you to hear me clearly I should’ve said it back then Even when we weren’t together You were still where my love began I didn’t pull back ’cause I wanted someone new I was just scared of how much I felt for you Chorus It was you this whole time Even when I tried to move on My heart kept running back To the place where you belong It was always and only you No one else could feel this true I’m sorry I made you question what I knew But baby, my heart never stopped choosing you I really, really love you. I hope you know I’m glad life brought us back. Please don’t go My eyes don’t search for anybody new It was you this whole time — always you Bridge I’m talking to you right now Not a memory, not a dream I don’t want someone different You’re the one my soul still sees Even when I was quiet Even when I was gone My heart was still holding on To where it belonged I hate that my silence ever made you doubt yourself That was never my truth I was just learning how to say That it’s always been you Final Chorus / Outro So hear me now, even if my voice shakes I’m choosing you with every breath I take I loved you quietly, even from far away But now I’m learning to say it to your face It was you this whole time. Always and only you My heart knew before I did… It was always you.
