I'm Only One

[Verse 1]
You bring your cracked-up Sundays to my door
A paper cup, a key that fits no more
I set the kettle on, I clear a chair
I want to be the answer waiting there

[Pre-Chorus]
But every hand I hold is asking for two
And I have only these two hands to give you

[Chorus]
I would give each broken heart a place to land
Mend every seam with everything I am
But when the whole world reaches out at once
I’m only one, I’m only one
I’ll stay beside you, though I can’t be everyone

[Verse 2]
Your brother’s name is folded in your sleeve
You say you’re fine; I know what not to believe
I learn the shape of silence in your room
And leave the porch light on against the gloom

[Pre-Chorus]
I wish my arms could stretch from shore to shore
I wish my heart could make a little more

[Chorus]
I would give each broken heart a place to land
Mend every seam with everything I am
But when the whole world reaches out at once
I’m only one, I’m only one
I’ll stay beside you, though I can’t be everyone

[Bridge]
So take this hour, take the quiet chair
Take my honest yes: I’m here, I care
I can’t undo the years that made you run
But I can sit with you until the morning comes

[Final Chorus]
I would give each broken heart a place to land
Mend what I can with these two open hands
And when the whole world reaches out at once
I’m only one, I’m only one
But right here, now, you don’t have to be alone

[Outro]
One room, one cup, one heart that stays
I can’t save all the world
I can love you today