Lyrics

[Intro – Acapella, cinematic pads, soft reverb]
I still remember the way you said “forever”…Jil I love you now and forever
You think I was drunk but my love for you I know is rare…
like you didn’t know… Open your eyes and see

[Soft piano, violin, flute, bass guitar enters. Faint breath sounds, vocal layering.]

[Verse 1]
We broke in places no one could see,
Shadows dancing on cracked concrete.
Your name still lives in my chest cavity,
Like a song that loops in low gravity.

The distance where we stood, still holds that laugh,
I replay the light… and the way time passed.
You were barefoot hope on my tired days,
God wrote your name in my DNA.
[Echoed whispers: fade in background] You are my forever, “Still… again… always…”

[Pre-Chorus]
I tried to move like you never touched me,
But the silence kept screaming… you loved me.
I know we made mistakes but we will never be those people again.
Our love is rare, we have to shine, in our hearts, the most devine

[1-beat pause]
[Beat drops — 808s + atmospheric bass]

[CHORUS – Lyrical Beatdrop]
Say it louder if it’s real,
Say it softer if it hurts,
Say it once… if you meant it.

Say “I do” like it’s brand new,
Even when your last name’s mine too,
Say my name… like I’m still the one you run to.
[Vocal fluctuation + call-and-response harmony on “name”]

[Verse 2]
You wore that shirt, I wore the blame,
We held hands through every flame.
Your voice? My peace. Your kiss? My home.
Even when I failed… you healed my hurt. Hug me so, yes you do, a love so deep the Gods confirm

That ocean view, you on the railing,
Wrapped around me, like love never failing.
The world could crumble, skies could fall,
I’d still choose you, through it all.

[Reverb echo:] “choose you… choose you…”

[Bridge – Acapella, stripped beat]
Even as my wife… still choose me
I choose you, I need you to keep choosing me
[Each line builds vocally with cracked emotion.
Pads swell gently beneath final repetition.
Last line ends with a falsetto vocal run.]

[Emotional Breakdown Bridge – Spoken/Soft Melodic Rap]
I changed for me… so I’d never hurt you again.
I loved you from the rarest, realest place a man can
Where ego don’t matter, just protecting your heart does.
Even in my flaws, I still put you first —
Every damn time.
This ain’t a drunk rant — this is my soul speaking,
crying out loud so you finally believe it.
You don’t get it…
No woman could stand in front of me and make me forget you.
You are the one I see —
Even surrounded, even failing, I still want u.
So stop doubting the man who would die
just to be the reason you feel loved every day.

[Final Chorus – Full Power + reggae Backing]
Say it proud if it’s forever,
Say it slow if you’re scared,
Say “Bradley”… like I’m still your shelter.

Whisper it when your heart’s unsure,
Scream it when you’re brave again,
Say my name… like it’s always been.

[Final line fades into silence.
One whispered hum: “Every lifetime…”]