Miles Away

[Verse 1]
Your love comes in bright, in a dozen small ways
A hand on my shoulder, a joke that stays
I answer, I laugh, I say I’m okay
Then the lift in my chest drains away

[Pre-Chorus]
You say my name; I turn toward you
My mouth says yes, my pulse says through

[Chorus]
So much love around me, still I’m out of reach
Every tender word lands just beyond my speech
I can feel you near me; I can’t make it stay
How can I be held and still feel miles away?

[Verse 2]
Your birthday flowers lean into the sun
I save every voice note, play each one
I know every kindness; I count them at night
Still some part of me won’t take them inside

[Pre-Chorus]
You say, “I’m here”; I hear it clear
I wish that knowing pulled you near

[Chorus]
So much love around me, still I’m out of reach
Every tender word lands just beyond my speech
I can feel you near me; I can’t make it stay
How can I be held and still feel miles away?

[Outro]
Don’t let go just yet
I’m trying to arrive