Bruised but Breathing

I've been carrying some damage
I don't show it on my face
I learned how to keep on moving
Even when my heart needs space

I've seen love turn into silence
I've felt trust begin to bend
But somewhere in the quiet
I still believe in it again

I'm not untouched, I'm not brand new
But I'm still standing here with you

Every scar reminds me
That I survived what I went through

I'm bruised but breathing
Still hoping, still believing
That love can feel like home again
I've been broken, but I'm healing
Still learning what I'm feeling
I haven't lost my faith in us
I'm bruised but breathing
And I still believe in love

I don't promise I won't falter
I don't promise I won't fear
But if you're willing to be patient
I'll meet you right here

I don't need perfect or forever
Just something honest, something true
If love is built on second chances
Then maybe this is mine with you

I don't run from what I feel
I let it hurt, I let it heal

Some hearts don't need saving
They just need time to feel real

I'm bruised but breathing
Still hoping, still believing
That love can feel like home again
I've been broken, but I'm healing
Still learning what I'm feeling
I haven't lost my faith in us
I'm bruised but breathing
And I still believe in love

I don't believe because it's easy
I believe because I stayed

I'm bruised but breathing
With every breath I'm choosing
To trust what's still inside of me
I've been hurt, but I'm still here
With my heart open, not unclear
I still believe in love
I still believe in love