[Verse 1] I learned to make a living from the words I could write But nobody asks if I’m all right at night I’m not asking for promises dressed up as plans I’m tired of waiting for the help of your hands [Pre-Chorus] You say you see me, then the days roll by I can’t keep building a home out of goodbye [Chorus] I’m lonely when I’m alone, lonely in a crowd At family tables, I can’t find my way in somehow An empty house, an empty bed, no one to share a meal I’m tired of being told you care when nothing here feels real I’m not invisible, I’m standing right here I need more than words; I need somebody near [Verse 2] I gave up on waiting for you to come through Those easy assurances don’t make them true It’s been so long since someone showed up for me I don’t want another voice promising what won’t be [Pre-Chorus] You say you’ll come, but the road stays clear I can’t keep living on someday, dear [Chorus] I’m lonely when I’m alone, lonely in a crowd At family tables, I can’t find my way in somehow An empty house, an empty bed, no one to share a meal I’m tired of being told you care when nothing here feels real I’m not invisible, I’m standing right here I need more than words; I need somebody near [Bridge] Maybe these pages are the proof I remain A name in the margins, a heart in the grain I’m done making excuses for those who don’t stay I deserve a real hand, not another someday [Final Chorus] I’m lonely when I’m alone, lonely in a crowd At family tables, I can’t find my way in somehow An empty house, an empty bed, but I still have a name And I won’t let another empty promise make me feel ashamed I’m not invisible, I’m standing right here I need more than words; I need somebody near [Outro] Somebody near Not just words—somebody here
