(Intro: Spoken Word) "They say the city never sleeps, but it sure knows how to hide. I’ve watched you carrying that weight for way too many miles, trying to keep the cracks from showing. But you don't have to hold the wheel so tight anymore. I’m standing right here, and I’m not going anywhere. Just let the walls come down..." (Verse 1) You walked in with your shoulders tight Carrying the weight of a long, cold night You told me once, with a voice so low About a jagged break that wouldn't let go A heart held together by a single thread With echoes of words you wish hadn't been said But babydoll, I’ve got a needle and a steady hand And a love that can heal what you can’t understand. (Chorus 1) So tell me, what is time and what is distance When the soul finds a path of no resistance? Across the miles and the ticking clocks I’ll find the key to all your locks Love is a shield from the hate and the cold A story of fire that’ll never grow old I’ll be the shadow that guards your sleep A promise I’ve made and a promise I’ll keep. (Verse 2) The world outside is a hungry place That tries to leave a shadow on a beautiful face Neglect is a ghost that haunts the halls But it can’t get through these heavy walls I’m building a fortress out of every vow The "someday" we wanted is happening now Let the storm rage on, let the bitter winds blow They’ve got no invitation to the life we know. (Chorus 2) So tell me, what is time and what is distance When the soul finds a path of no resistance? Across the miles and the ticking clocks I’ll find the key to all your locks Love is a shield from the hate and the cold A story of fire that’ll never grow old The world can be loud, but I’ll be the hush The hand you can hold in the middle of the rush. (Verse 3) I’m not riding a horse through a cloud of dust I’m the engine you turn and the heart you can trust I’m the 12-hour drive through the middle of the night The one standing guard by the pale porch light I’ll take the hits that were meant for your name I’ll stay in the shadow so you get the flame It’s not about glory or a crown on my head It’s about being there for every word that we said. (Bridge) It’s not about the armor or the shine of the blade It’s about the promise that will never fade If the road is a thousand miles or a day I’ll bridge the gap and wash the worry away. (Final Chorus) What is time and what is distance When the soul finds a path of no resistance? Across the miles and the ticking clocks I’ll find the key to all your locks Love is a shield from the hate and the cold A story of fire that’ll never grow old You’re finally home, you can put down the fight You never have to be afraid with a modern-day knight. (Outro) No more looking over your shoulder. I’m the watchman. I’m the anchor. You’re safe with me.
