One Second

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Davud was driving through the night, Everything felt normal, everything felt right. Then in one second, the world turned cold, A moment he never wanted to hold. Broken glass, a flashing light, Trying to understand if he would be alright. He closed his eyes and heard the sound, And wondered if he’d make it out. [Pre-Chorus] Nobody knows what happens in your mind, When you come that close to losing your life. [Chorus] One second, and the road is gone, One heartbeat, and you’re holding on. If the morning finds you breathing still, Take every mile by your own free will. One second, a lifetime split in two, The world came back, but it changed you. [Verse 2] The seatbelt cut across his chest, The silence answered every question left. A stranger knelt beside the door, Said, “Stay with me,” and said it once more. The hospital clock moved slow and plain, White ceiling, dry mouth, steady rain. He called his family, heard them cry, And felt the weight of being alive. [Pre-Chorus] Nobody knows what happens in your mind, When you come that close to losing your life. [Chorus] One second, and the road is gone, One heartbeat, and you’re holding on. If the morning finds you breathing still, Take every mile by your own free will. One second, a lifetime split in two, The world came back, but it changed you. [Bridge] Now every red light makes him slow, Every safe return means more than they know. He keeps both hands upon the wheel, Learning what it means to feel. [Final Chorus] One second, and the road is gone, One heartbeat, and you’re holding on. If the morning finds you breathing still, Take every mile by your own free will. One second, a lifetime split in two, The world came back, but it changed you. [Outro] Davud keeps driving, careful and awake, Thankful for each turn the living get to take.