Kaoruko, Take Your Time

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You tuck your hair behind your ear And wait for everyone to pass A paper cup warms both your hands The rain keeps time against the glass You notice who was left behind You save a seat beside your own And in the hush between the bells A small kindness feels like home [Pre-Chorus] You never ask the room to change You make a little space instead [Chorus] Kaoruko, take your time Let the morning find your eyes Every step you choose is yours Every closed door has a side When the world feels sharp and loud Keep your gentle heart somehow Kaoruko, you can begin Right here, right now, within [Verse 2] A folded note inside your book A name you practiced in the hall You speak it softly, then again Until it doesn’t scare you at all The afternoon turns clear and gold Your sleeves are damp from walking home You carry more than anyone can see But you don’t have to carry it alone [Pre-Chorus] You never need to shine on cue The truest light is something you do [Chorus] Kaoruko, take your time Let the morning find your eyes Every step you choose is yours Every closed door has a side When the world feels sharp and loud Keep your gentle heart somehow Kaoruko, you can begin Right here, right now, within [Bridge] If your voice shakes, let it shake If you need a while, then wait There is strength in choosing when There is room to try again [Final Chorus] Kaoruko, take your time Let the morning find your eyes Every step you choose is yours You can turn the page tonight When the world feels sharp and loud Keep your gentle heart somehow Kaoruko, you can begin Right here, right now, within [Outro] The rain lets go, the day comes through A little more of you is you