I been outrunnin’ my own reflection
Chasin’ proof in every direction
Buildin’ things I thought I needed
Just to feel a little protected

Kept my pace so I wouldn’t notice
All the parts I left unopened
Call it focus, call it drive
Call it anything but hopin’

When the noise fades out
And the room don’t clap
There’s a voice inside
That just wants me back

Stay with me
Even when I slow down
Even when the lights dim
And the crowd’s not around

Stay with me
When the plans fall through
If I’m more than what I do
Let me stay with me

I don’t need another mountain
I don’t need another crown
I just need to sit in silence
Without feelin’ like I’m drownin’

Used to think that if I paused
Everything would fall apart
Now I’m learnin’ how to breathe
Without bracin’ for the dark

If I loosen my grip
Does it all disappear?
Or was I holdin’ too tight
Out of habit and fear?

Stay with me
When I’m not performin’
When the mirror don’t warn me
That I’m losin’ my edge

Stay with me
When I’m tired and true
If I’m more than what I prove
Let me stay with me

Maybe peace ain’t passive
Maybe rest ain’t weak
Maybe strength is quieter
Than the voice I used to speak

Maybe I don’t have to run
From the stillness in my chest
Maybe I can stand right here
And let my heart reset

Stay with me
Even when I’m unsure
Even when the future
Ain’t defined like before

Stay with me
Not the role I defend
But the boy I’ve always been
Let me stay with me

I’m still here.