[Verse 1] I’m built of common clay, I’m prone to crackin’ under heat, I’ve got the kind of shadow that always finds the street. I’ll hold the door for strangers and I’ll help you find your way, Then go home and tear my own life down by the end of the day. I’m a map of contradictions, yeah, I’m hard to read at best, Just a man lookin’ for a little bit of rest. [Pre-Chorus] I’m the helping hand that trembles, I’m the solid ground that shifts, I’m the heavy, weary question, In the middle of your gifts. [Chorus] I can give you all my sunlight, while I’m drowning in the rain, I can offer you my shelter, while I’m walking through the pain. I can wear a smile like armor, while I’m falling to my knees, I can sing you out of darkness, though I’m tone-deaf to the breeze. Yeah, I’m just a man—I’m broken, I’m whole, I’m everything between, The most complicated mess that you have ever seen. [Verse 2] Don’t look for perfection in the lines upon my face, I’m running from the devil while I’m looking for the grace. I’m the kindness in the morning and the anger in the night, I’m the one who’s always searching, but I’m terrified of light. I’ll build you up a castle, then watch it turn to stone, I’m the only one who knows me, and I’m terrified to be alone. [Bridge] I’m not a hero, I’m not a saint, I’m not a brand new page, I’m just an actor playing parts upon a crowded stage. And if you want the truth, well, here’s the bitter part: I can love you with my actions, while I’m breaking my own heart. [Guitar Solo - Soulful, bluesy, raw] [Final Chorus] ‘Cause I can give you all my sunlight, while I’m drowning in the rain, I can offer you my shelter, while I’m walking through the pain. I can wear a smile like armor, while I’m falling to my knees, I can sing you out of darkness, though I’m tone-deaf to the breeze. Yeah, I’m just a man—I’m broken, I’m whole, I’m everything between. [Outro] Just a man. Yeah, I’m tone-deaf, but I’m tryin’ to sing. I’m broken, but I’m still here. [Fade out with a single, resonant guitar note]
