[Intro] (Soft Rhodes chords, gentle hand drum rhythm) Yeah... I don't have all the answers. I'm twenty-three... still figuring this out. Bear with me. [Verse 1] I raised my voice when I should’ve listened close, Walked out the door when you needed me the most. Thought being a man meant keeping my pride, Hiding all the doubts that I felt inside. I made promises that I couldn't keep, Left you sitting on the edge of your bed, asleep. Looking in the mirror at the man I am, Trying hard to figure out a better plan. [Pre-Chorus] No manual came with this heart of mine, I’m making mistakes down the line. I don't wanna hurt you, that was never the aim, I’m just trying to learn how to play this game. [Chorus] I’m still learning how to love you right, Still learning how to stay through the night. Learning how to say what I mean inside, Without hiding behind my foolish pride. Yeah, I’m still learning, taking it slow, Admitting the things that I don't know. I’m a work in progress, give me some time, I’m still learning to make you mine. [Verse 2] My father told me to be strong and clear, But he never taught me how to handle fear. When you open up and you give me your heart, I get scared that I’m gonna tear it apart. So I pull back when I should lean in, Unsure of where to end or where to begin. I’m learning that vulnerability ain't weak, It takes a real man to sit down and speak. [Pre-Chorus] No manual came with this heart of mine, I’m making mistakes down the line. I don't wanna hurt you, that was never the aim, I’m just trying to learn how to play this game. [Chorus] I’m still learning how to love you right, Still learning how to stay through the night. Learning how to say what I mean inside, Without hiding behind my foolish pride. Yeah, I’m still learning, taking it slow, Admitting the things that I don't know. I’m a work in progress, give me some time, I’m still learning to make you mine. [Bridge] (Keys swell, subtle vocal runs) Thank you for your patience, thank you for your grace, When I make a mess of this quiet space. I’m trying every day to be a better man, Doing the very best that I can... [Final Chorus] (Full soul arrangement, expressive vocal ad-libs, stacked harmonies) I’m still learning how to love you right (I'm learning, baby), Still learning how to stay through the night. Learning how to say what I mean inside, Without hiding behind my foolish pride. Yeah, I’m still learning (taking it day by day), taking it slow, Admitting the things that I don't know. I’m a work in progress, give me some time, I’m still learning to make you mine. [Outro] Still learning... Every single day. Malik Saints. (Fade out)
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