Let the Whole Thing Breathe

Lyrics

[Intro] Yeah Take your time We got room [Verse 1] I keep a folded map in the glove box seam Corners gone soft from the years between Route to the coast with the window cracked Salt in the air and a coat in the back You said, “What’s the plan?” I said, “Let’s see” No need to force what comes naturally Corner store clerk knows the name on my card Says I walk like I’m thinking too hard Maybe I am, but I’m good with the pace Let the day show its hand, let it finish its phrase Old blue notebook, ink running thin Half of those promises still tucked within I don’t make noise just to prove I’m around I let the work leave a mark on the ground When the room gets loud, I can hear what is true One clean thought and a good friend or two [Chorus] Easy, let the whole thing breathe No rush, no need to make believe I know where I stand, I know what I came for Keep one hand steady, leave one door open Easy, let the whole thing roll Cool in my chest, clear in my soul If the road bends left, then we’ll take that turn Some things land right when you let them learn [Verse 2] We had cheap seats, last row, view of the beams You made a joke that interrupted my dreams I laughed so hard that I spilled the drink You gave me that look like, “You never think” Fair enough, I was caught in the moment Small little wins, I know how to hold ’em A clean white shirt and a bill paid on time A call from my brother just checking I’m fine These are the pieces I count when I’m low Not every good thing needs a camera to show I used to chase every room with a key Now I know some doors don’t belong to me Let ’em stay closed, let the hinges rest I’ve learned a quiet no can protect your yes No grand speech, no victory lap Just a steady hand and a well-worn cap [Chorus] Easy, let the whole thing breathe No rush, no need to make believe I know where I stand, I know what I came for Keep one hand steady, leave one door open Easy, let the whole thing roll Cool in my chest, clear in my soul If the road bends left, then we’ll take that turn Some things land right when you let them learn [Verse 3] Late lunch, warm bread, paper on the tray You told me the truth in your sideways way Said I get distant when the stakes get high I looked at the table and didn’t deny I’m learning to answer before I retreat To keep both feet planted and stay in my seat To say what I mean without dressing it up To know when enough is already enough There’s strength in a pause, there’s grace in a wait There’s room to be honest before it’s too late So here’s my part, no clever disguise I hear you better when I meet your eyes And if I go quiet, it’s not that I’m gone I’m sorting the words till the right ones come on We’ll take the long way past the park and the school You can tell me the rest; I’ll keep my cool [Bridge] Let the old train pass, let the crosswalk clear Let the last word settle before we steer Nothing to win in a race we don’t run We can take the morning one mile at a time [Verse 4] Now the week stacks up like a deck of cards Some days glide, some days hit too hard I still miss turns, still misread signs Still leave my good jacket in somebody’s ride But I come back around, I make that call Own the small mess, don’t dress it at all The days don’t owe me a perfect design I just want to be present for the life that is mine For the kitchen talk and the sink full of plates For the neighbor who waves though we’re both running late For the cracked old bench with a view of the field For a little more patience and a chance to rebuild I’ve got miles ahead, I’ve got miles behind I’m not in a hurry to outrun my mind If you’re here beside me, then that’s a good start A calm in the voice and some room in the heart [Chorus] Easy, let the whole thing breathe No rush, no need to make believe I know where I stand, I know what I came for Keep one hand steady, leave one door open Easy, let the whole thing roll Cool in my chest, clear in my soul If the road bends left, then we’ll take that turn Some things land right when you let them learn [Outro] Easy now No need to force it We’ll get there One mile at a time