[INTRO — piano + pad swell, ~5s] ⸻ [VERSE 1] I’ve been standing outside too long Throwing words that never land I kept aiming for your attention Never tried your open hand I walked past things meant to last Afraid to leave a mark But if I could be honest just once I’d start where you are ⸻ [PRE-CHORUS] I’m tired of guarding the truth Like it’s something to lose ⸻ [CHORUS] I don’t want to fade out quietly I don’t want another almost If I’m going to fall apart Let it be right here, right now All the time I told myself I’d come back when it felt safe This moment tastes sweeter Than anything I saved ⸻ [VERSE 2] I’ve watched days dissolve into years Calling patience wisdom I learned how easy it is to wait And miss the real thing Every lie I told myself Was gentle by design But I don’t want comfort anymore I want what’s alive ⸻ [PRE-CHORUS] I won’t dress it up this time I won’t hide ⸻ [CHORUS] I don’t want to fade out quietly I don’t want another almost If I’m going to fall apart Let it be right here, right now All the time I told myself I’d come back when it felt safe This moment tastes sweeter Than anything I saved ⸻ [BRIDGE — brief, intimate] We make peace with waiting Until waiting costs too much Some doors don’t stay open Just because you meant to knock ⸻ [FINAL CHORUS] I don’t want to fade out quietly I don’t want another almost I’ll lay it down without a shield I’ll take the fault All the days that slipped away Led me to this place This moment tastes sweeter Than the ones I let escape ⸻ [OUTRO — ~6s] I’m here now
