(Verse 1) I felt your hand inside of mine Then suddenly, you pulled away You used to tell me everything Now you don’t know what to say I watch you staring through the glass Like you’re somewhere far from here And every time I call your name You disappear a little more each year (Pre-Chorus) I’m reaching out, you’re reaching back But there’s a distance in between I’m holding on with everything But you’re slipping out of me (Chorus) You’re slipping, slipping Right through my hands I’m gripping, gripping But I don’t think you understand I’m losing pieces of you With everything I do And I don’t know how to keep you When you don’t wanna stay You’re slipping away (Verse 2) Your favorite songs don’t sound the same When I don’t hear you sing along The pictures on my bedroom wall Feel like they happened way too long I ask you if you’re doing fine You smile and tell me, “I’m okay” But I can hear it in your voice You’re already halfway away (Pre-Chorus) I’m reaching out, you’re reaching back But your fingers won’t hold mine I swear I’m trying not to panic But I’m running out of time (Chorus) You’re slipping, slipping Right through my hands I’m gripping, gripping But I don’t think you understand I’m losing pieces of you With everything I do And I don’t know how to keep you When you don’t wanna stay You’re slipping away (Bridge) Maybe I can’t save you Maybe that’s the truth Maybe loving someone Means knowing when to lose But I don’t wanna let go I don’t wanna watch you fall If I loosen up my fingers Will I lose you all at once? (Breakdown) So hold on Just hold on Even if it’s only for tonight Hold on Just hold on I don’t wanna say goodbye (Final Chorus) You’re slipping, slipping Right through my hands I’m gripping, gripping But I know I can’t command You to stay where you don’t belong You were here, now you’re gone And I’m learning that sometimes Love can’t make somebody stay You’re slipping away You’re slipping away And I’m still reaching Even when there’s nothing left to save (Outro) I felt your hand inside of mine Then suddenly, you pulled away I wish I could’ve held you tighter But maybe that’s what made you slip away
