The Warning I Didn’t Hear

Lyrics

Verse 1 I was told this world was hard, Told it’ll break a good man down. I brushed it off like I was stronger, Never thought I’d feel it this loud. Now I’m standing in the quiet, Trying to make sense of the pain, How life can take your best friend And leave you walking in the rain. Chorus This world’ll beat you down, Chew you up and spin you ‘round. I wish I’d listened closer when you tried to warn me then. Now I’m making this long journey Without you walking next to me. I love you, and I miss you — I just wish I had a little more time. Verse 2 They said this place was brutal, Cold as a steel‑toed boot. I didn’t want to hear it, Didn’t want to face the truth. But the day came like a storm cloud, Hit harder than I ever knew. Now every mile I travel I’m carrying pieces of you. Bridge If heaven lets you hear me, I hope you know I’m trying. Some nights I’m strong, Some nights I’m barely surviving. But your voice still guides me, Your love still holds me steady. I’m learning how to stand again — Even when I don’t feel ready. Chorus (repeat) This world’ll beat you down, Chew you up and spin you ‘round. I wish I’d listened closer when you tried to warn me then. Now I’m making this long journey Without you walking next to me. I love you, and I miss you — I just wish I had a little more time. Outro This world is brutal, But you taught me how to stand. I’m still standing — For you.