our souls aligned

[Verse 1 – adventure, seduction] (Soft acoustic guitar intro, gentle slide guitar fills between lines, light brushes on drums) I saw you by chance, a spark in your eyes (hold “eyes” slightly, let violin accentuate) Secrets and silence, hidden behind lies (short pause, soft banjo pluck on “lies”) Every smile you give, it sets me on fire (strum stronger on “fire”) I hold back my words, though I’m drawn to desire (slide guitar runs up on “desire”) Temptation is dancing, reason won’t stay I feel your warm breath, calling my name But fear keeps me frozen, I can’t run away Still I’m drawn to you, can’t play the same game (Drums build slightly, steel guitar harmonics to accent suspense) [Pre-Chorus] Every night I get lost in your gaze (pause after “gaze”) Wondering if you feel the same ways [Chorus – union begins] (Full band comes in: acoustic, steel guitar, subtle fiddle, bass walking in rhythm, gentle kick drum) You and me, I feel our lives start to bind (emphasize “bind” with vocal swell) Our hearts hesitate less, falling in line My balance, my contrary, my other half (pause, let note linger) Every breath, every laugh, we’re on the right path I choose to love you, no fear, no doubt Right here, right now, our hearts beating out loud [Verse 2 – closeness, trust building] (Back to softer dynamics, fingerpicking acoustic, light tambourine brush on snare) When you laugh elsewhere, my chest feels tight But I hold my storms, I stay in your light Every stolen moment brings us near Your laughter teaches me to shed my fear I want to protect you, to hold you, to guide Even when the unknown wants us to hide Every kiss we steal is a silent vow Drawing our souls closer, here and now [Pre-Chorus] Every night I get lost in your gaze Knowing now, we’re meant to stay [Chorus] You and me, I feel our lives start to bind Our hearts hesitate less, falling in line My balance, my contrary, my other half Every breath, every laugh, we’re on the right path I choose to love you, no fear, no doubt Right here, right now, our hearts beating out loud [Bridge – intensity and declaration] (Build with full band, fiddle solo weaving under vocals, pedal steel glides) If I give in, it’s because I know Our souls were meant to meet long ago Your sparkle, your laughter, they guide me through To the path where our love feels true [Final Chorus – present, union of souls] (Full instrumentation, stronger drums, backing vocals harmonizing, steel guitar high notes accenting “aligned” and “forever”)