Lyric

You were always by my side

So close it felt like air

Day by day I stopped noticing

That you were even there

I thought you were happy

Living quietly with me

I chose my time, my comfort

Never saw what you couldn’t be

When you were struggling, I said

“You’ll be fine, you always are”

I put the weight on your shoulders

And walked away too far

I laughed alone, I lived my life

Blind to the cracks inside

Didn’t see you breaking slowly

Didn’t see you crying at night

And now I know

What love should be

Too late, too late

But hear my plea

Lying on that hospital bed

Your face so thin, so pale

I saw my foolish heart

And I watched myself fail

And still you whispered “I’m sorry”

Those words cut me through

What have I done to you, my love

What have I put you through

I came back home alone that night

The lights were on, yet cold

Every room was filled with silence

Every breath felt old

I thought your presence was forever

Like it would never fade

Now I know how warm your smile was

And the debt I never paid

Your sadness weighs upon my chest

Like tears I can’t outrun

I see it all, I feel it all

What I’ve done, what I’ve done

I swear I’ll never let you cry

Never walk away again

Now I know my greatest treasure

Was you back then

Your love, your smile, your gentle heart

Were everything to me

I was blind, but now I see

What love was meant to be

Back when I first fell for you

That innocent, gentle smile

I thank the days we shared as one

Every tear, every mile

I’m grateful that you loved me

Even when I was wrong

I’m standing here, finally awake

Trying to be strong

I promise I will love you

With every breath I take

To cherish every moment

No more mistakes

Now I know my answer

My truth, my only part

You are my everything

My life, my heart

I love you

Now and forever

I love you