[Verse 1] Taped up notes on a wooden wall Shadows dancing as the night falls You in off-the-shoulder lace, me in faded blue Two acoustic guitars turned to something true "Rebel" carved into leather on my shoulder strap We spent years trying not to look back Polaroids of empty highways, candles burning low Playing chords only the two of us know. [Pre-Chorus] They say broken hearts write the best songs 'Cause they know where the pain belongs But lean your head against my back and let the music play We’re rewrite every line we lost along the way. [Chorus] You’re the reason the past isn’t all pain The quiet shelter standing in the pouring rain A lost boy found a home right here in you With whiskey and memories, and melodies for two Scrawled right on the soundboard where the silver strings hum: I am yours always, no matter what comes. [Verse 2] Runes inked deep on a weathered hand Run-aways making a final stand You got that soft look, eyes holding the light Framed by warm glow in the middle of the night Cross necklaces tangled as we lean in close Playing for the ghosts that we quieted most. [Bridge] (Acoustic guitars weave together—fingerpicking picking up tempo) We used to play for the room when it was dark and cold Traded in the sorrow for a love made of gold Every scar, every note, every line on the page Led us right here, off the battle-worn stage. (Guitars soften into a gentle strum) [Chorus] You’re the reason the past isn’t all pain The quiet shelter standing in the pouring rain A lost boy found a home right here in you With whiskey and memories, and melodies for two Scrawled right on the soundboard where the silver strings hum: I am yours always, no matter what comes. [Outro] (Soft guitar strum fading with candle glow) Broken hearts write the best songs, it’s true... But my favorite one... Is whiskey, memories, melodies, and you. (Final acoustic chord rings out)
