[Verse 1] I keep two portraits face down on the table One gives the last piece, one counts what it cost You say my name from the next room, softly I’m here, I’m here, though I’m split and lost [Pre-Chorus] The calendar fills up in blue ink The life I want waits at the edge of the page I love every hand that is holding me close Still feel my own heart press against the cage [Chorus] I want to be kind, I want to be free I want all the people I love to feel safe with me When the good in me falters, when the selfish one speaks Stay near while I learn what a whole heart can keep [Verse 2] Lunch boxes, keys, a promise for Friday Your coat on the hook, the bills by the door I picture a road with no names to remember Then turn back because you matter more [Pre-Chorus] I’m tired of judging the voice in my head As if one must be saint and the other a thief Can both be afraid, both want to be seen Can I make room for the want and the grief? [Chorus] I want to be kind, I want to be free I want all the people I love to feel safe with me When the good in me falters, when the selfish one speaks Stay near while I learn what a whole heart can keep [Bridge] I can’t give every promise my whole life I can’t call every longing a lie If I choose a small door, I still choose you If I need some air, I’m not saying goodbye [Group Chant] Still here, still yours Still mine, still learning Still here, still yours The room keeps turning [Final Chorus] I want to be kind, I want to be free I want all the people I love to feel safe with me When the good in me falters, when the selfish one speaks Stay near while I learn what a whole heart can keep [Outro] The page stays open Your coat stays there I take one breath And meet you halfway
