Exhale

You're curled up by the heater
Your heartbeat in the floorboards
The house is barely waking
But I can feel you pulling north
Your voice is thin and trembling
Like strings that need a tune
I'm trying not to break here
While leaning close to you

I exhale
I follow you through
If you fall, I will fall beside you
I'll keep every small reminder
Of the nights we barely speak
If you fall, I'll fall beside you
Hold you safe until you sleep

Your hands are thawing slowly
Your shadow caught the light
You tell me you feel heavy
I tell you I'm alright
But truth gets lost in whispers
And snow collects outside
I'm scared of what we carry
But I won't let you hide

I exhale
I follow you through
If you fall, I will fall beside you
I'll keep every small reminder
Of the nights we barely speak
If you fall, I'll fall beside you
Hold you safe until you sleep

I hear the old boards creaking
Like someone calling home
We learn to carry quiet
When we feel the most alone
Your breath becomes my candle
Your heartbeat steady, deep
I fold into the moment
And guard the way you sleep

I exhale
If you fall, I fall behind you

I exhale
I follow you through
If you fall, I will fall beside you
I'll keep every small reminder
Of the nights we barely speak
If you fall, I'll fall beside you
Hold you safe until you
I exhale
I follow you through
If you hurt, I'll try to cure you
I won't let the winter blind you
Of the nights we barely speak
If you fall, I'll fall beside you
Hold you safe until you sleep
Outro
I'm right here, I'm right here
Hold you safe until you sleep