Stand With

[Verse 1] I have no lesson left to teach you no clean belief to hand you down I come with doubt that learned to listen and faith that knows where it breaks down I’ve said the words that sounded noble I’ve lived the vows that didn’t last What I bring now is less ambitious just something honest from the past [Verse 2] I don’t call this redemption I don’t call this a sign It’s a quiet recognition between your tired truth and mine I won’t ask you to be hopeful I won’t ask you to be strong I’m only asking for attention when the feeling proves me wrong [Chorus – sing harmonically, soft background pads, subtle echo on key lines] If you’re willing to remain when the meaning isn’t clear when love becomes a daily act we choose year after year A shared attention held in time a patience we can tend a steady way of standing close without needing it to end [Bridge] I’ve mistaken love for purpose I’ve mistaken need for grace I’ve learned devotion isn’t purity it’s choosing not to turn away If you stay, stay without rescue If you go, go without blame I’ve made my peace with what love isn’t now I’m careful with its name [Outro] So speak to me without persuasion and listen without reply If this is love, it will be quiet and we won’t need to ask it why And if nothing here is sacred that may be what is true I won’t ask for your forever I will only stand with you