Bound To Stay

Same old street, same front door Same cracked paint I’ve seen before Coffees cold, TV low Another night is going slow I learned young how to be strong Carry weight that’s not my own Every dream’s on hold somehow I’ll get there later, just not now Bound to stay, though my heart wants to run, Trading tomorrows for what they’ve done. Bite my lip, hold back the tears, Love ain’t easy, but it’s kept me here. I tell myself it’s worth the pain But I’m still standing in the pouring rain Holding on though I don’t know why Somewhere inside I’m saying goodbye Old photos in broken frames Looking around like nothings changed Late night calls “are you awake?” Saying yes but I need a break I don’t mind I don’t complain Just learning how to hide the strain Bound to stay, though my heart wants to run, Trading tomorrows for what they’ve done. Bite my lip, hold back the tears, Love ain’t easy, but it’s kept me here. I tell myself it’s worth the pain But I’m still standing in the pouring rain Holding on though I don’t know why Somewhere inside I’m saying goodbye I hear my voice on open mics City lights and late-night drives How much of me can I give away Before there’s nothing left to save? Singing songs they’ll never know ‘Bout the girl I was back home If I don’t run, I’ll disappear I’m stronger than my fear Bound to stay, but I’m learning to run Trading my fear for the girl I’ve become Wipe my face, let fall the tears Love was heavy, but it brought me here I told myself it’s worth the pain Now I’m dancing in the pouring rain Letting go, now I know why I’m not lost… I’m just saying goodbye