[Verse 1] I took the long way through my own head Past the same old room, the same unsaid A paper map with the corners worn Every road turned back to where I was born [Pre-Chorus] Then I counted the cracks in the kitchen tile Let the kettle click, let it take a while One small thing, then another in line I found a door in the clutter of my mind [Chorus] When I lose my way inside I follow one true thing at a time Step by step, the world comes clear I’m still here, I’m still here When my thoughts all cross and wind I find the thread and follow it in Not the whole road, just the next sign One true thing at a time [Verse 2] I wrote my name on a grocery list Milk, green pears, and the day I missed The ordinary held me in place A warm mug, a window, a familiar face [Pre-Chorus] I let the question wait by the sink Gave my tired heart a minute to think One small thing, then another in line I found a door in the clutter of my mind [Chorus] When I lose my way inside I follow one true thing at a time Step by step, the world comes clear I’m still here, I’m still here When my thoughts all cross and wind I find the thread and follow it in Not the whole road, just the next sign One true thing at a time [Bridge] If the compass spins, I don’t have to run I can name the room, I can feel the sun There’s a quiet little yes beneath the noise A hand on the rail, a familiar voice [Instrumental: interlocking guitar transitions and melodic solo] [Final Chorus] When I lose my way inside I follow one true thing at a time Step by step, the world comes clear I’m still here, I’m still here When my thoughts all cross and wind I find the thread and follow it in Not the whole road, just the next sign One true thing at a time [Outro] One true thing at a time I’m still here, I’m still here
