Set That Heavy Armor Down

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Nina wakes before the kettle sings Counts the little cracks across the ceiling Puts a careful smile behind her face And carries yesterday from place to place [Pre-Chorus] She tells the morning, “I can make it through” Though every quiet thought comes back in blue [Chorus] She’s living this lifetime one day at a time Holding her heart where the brave ones hide Afraid of tomorrow, but tonight feels right With her friends around her, she comes back to life Nina, you don’t have to be strong all day You can set that heavy armor down and stay [Verse 2] Friday finds her laughing in the kitchen Old stories turning every worry missing Someone passes her a chipped blue cup For a little while, the world lets up [Pre-Chorus] She dreams of a house with a garden gate Small shoes by the door and a dinner plate [Chorus] She’s living this lifetime one day at a time Holding her heart where the brave ones hide Afraid of tomorrow, but tonight feels right With her friends around her, she comes back to life Nina, you don’t have to be strong all day You can set that heavy armor down and stay [Bridge] Someday she’ll wake with no need to pretend A hand in her hand, a child calling her friend But she doesn’t have to rush what’s still on its way There’s enough in this moment to carry today [Final Chorus] She’s living this lifetime with a smile she can choose Finding the parts of herself she won’t lose Tomorrow may follow, memories may rise Still she has warm voices and open skies Nina, you don’t have to be strong all day Let the groove hold you gently while you breathe and sway Nina, you don’t have to have all the answers now You’re already here, and that is enough somehow [Outro] For now she’s laughing, letting the evening roll A little less guarded, a little more whole