Standing in the Gap

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You told me, “Wait,” with your hand on the door So I learned the sound of a promise hitting the floor Even when you doubted, I stayed in the room Counting every silence like it might make space for two Your eyes hold the whole blue morning sky But when I reach for you, you look away and smile You want me close, say I’m all that you need Then hide me from the life you’re too afraid to lead [Pre-Chorus] I built these walls with my own two hands Just to prove I could still understand You say, “I’m sorry, I feel too much” But sorry doesn’t tell me where I stand [Chorus] You are free now, but choosing me is hard I’m the secret you keep underneath your guard You want me, need me, then call it just for fun While I’m giving you the parts I never gave anyone When I’m with you, nothing matters Till the morning makes the truth come back You hold me like I’m everything Then leave me standing in the gap [Verse 2] I know the way your shoulders loosen when I arrive The little breath you take when you forget to hide Your fingers find mine underneath the table For one perfect minute, we look almost stable But you won’t put my name beside your plans Won’t let the world see where your heart still lands I keep translating every tender sign While you keep drawing borders around your life [Bridge] Don’t tell me I’m too much to carry You’re the one who taught my heart to stay If love is real only when it’s easy Then why does yours return this way? [Chorus] You are free now, but choosing me is hard I’m the secret you keep underneath your guard You want me, need me, then call it just for fun While I’m giving you the parts I never gave anyone When I’m with you, nothing matters Till the morning makes the truth come back You hold me like I’m everything Then leave me standing in the gap [Outro] Your eyes like the sky, your hands like home Still I’m the one you won’t bring home You say you love me—I believe it’s true But I need a love that chooses me too