Take the Time You Need

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[Verse 1] Sherri, I keep turning over what you said Trying to hear the hurt beneath each word I never meant to make you feel unsafe or small I wanted us to share this life, that’s all [Pre-Chorus] But wanting you beside me doesn’t make me right I should have listened better in the moment I’m sorry for the pain I brought into your days I’ll give you room, and honor what you’re asking [Chorus] I want you back, but I won’t rush your heart I want only you, though I know I have to start By showing you with patience, not asking you to stay Nothing like that happens again unless you say You’re ready, you’re willing, you feel safe with me Sherri, take the time you need [Verse 2] The house feels different since you walked away Your place at dinner stays in my mind Our boy asks for you in the quiet of the day I miss the little ways you made things kind [Pre-Chorus] I’m sad, I’m hurting, and I miss you near But I won’t make that weight your own to carry I’ll work to be the man who hears you clear And leave the next step yours to choose, whenever [Chorus] I want you back, but I won’t rush your heart I want only you, though I know I have to start By showing you with patience, not asking you to stay Nothing like that happens again unless you say You’re ready, you’re willing, you feel safe with me Sherri, take the time you need [Bridge] If you need distance, I will let it be If there’s a day you want to talk, I’ll listen No promise matters more than what I do I’m sorry, Sherri; I still choose you [Final Chorus] I want you back, but I won’t rush your heart I want only you, and I’ll respect your part I’ll show you with my actions, not ask you to believe Nothing like that happens again unless you say You’re ready, you’re willing, you feel safe with me Sherri, I miss you—take the time you need [Outro] I’m here when you’re ready And I’ll respect you either way