Borrowed Change

[Verse 1]
I kept spare keys beneath the mat
For every heart that lost its way
I learned the shape of other storms
And gave my roof away
You found me counting empty rooms
With every lamp turned low
I said, “I’m fine, there’s plenty left”
But you could hear the hollow

[Pre-Chorus]
I gave my name to every need
Till mine felt strange to say
Now when you reach to hold me close
I look for the price to pay

[Chorus]
I spent my love like borrowed change
On every hand that asked
Now you’re here with something honest
And I’m scared it won’t last
If I gave too much to everyone
Was there enough for me?
You say I don’t have to earn your arms
But I don’t know how to believe

[Verse 2]
I know the birthdays, train times, towns
The little tells that mean “don’t go”
I kept them filed behind my teeth
So no one had to feel alone
But when the house goes quiet now
I can’t recall my own favorite song
I made a home inside their lives
And wondered why I didn’t belong

[Pre-Chorus]
I gave my name to every need
Till mine felt strange to say
Now when you reach to hold me close
I look for the price to pay

[Chorus]
I spent my love like borrowed change
On every hand that asked
Now you’re here with something honest
And I’m scared it won’t last
If I gave too much to everyone
Was there enough for me?
You say I don’t have to earn your arms
But I don’t know how to believe

[Breakdown]
I am not the sum of every promise
I could not keep
I am not the empty cup
You found beside the sink
Stay while I learn the weight of kindness
When it’s meant for me
Stay while I let one open door
Be all I need

[Final Chorus]
I spent my love like borrowed change
Till my hands were worn and bare
Now you’re here with something honest
And you’re still standing there
Maybe giving isn’t losing
Maybe I can let it be
You say I don’t have to earn your arms
So I’ll try to just receive

[Outro]
You don’t have to pull me from the wreckage
You can sit with me awhile
I’m learning how to keep a little
For the one who wears my smile