
Prompt / Lyrics
(Verse 1) Key card failed, I tried again Hallway buzz, the night pressed in Your coat there on the chair by mine City breathing through the blinds I told myself I came to see Just a face that still knew me But the door shut soft and slow And my chest already knew (Pre-Chorus) I felt the pull, I felt the lie I knew the truth, I wouldn’t try (Chorus) I had it right where I wanted One step close, one word away Your name heavy in the silence Like something I shouldn’t say I could’ve moved, you didn’t stop I was ready to bend I had it right where I wanted But all I needed was my friend ⸻ (Verse 2) We talked light, we talked around Reminisced ’bout dragons downed Your knee brushed mine, didn’t move That said more than words could do I watched the clock bleed into red Counted things I never said Every second asking why Every reason said goodbye (Pre-Chorus) Desire said, “just let it fall” Something deeper said, “not at all” (Chorus (Shortened, softer)) I had it right where I wanted Just a moment asking why If I crossed that line between us There’d be no turning back I could’ve stayed, you would’ve stayed That’s the part that scared me most I had it right where I wanted So I let the moment go ⸻ (Bridge) Gena, your name still burns my chest Like truth I never second-guessed But want ain’t love if it leaves a scar Or turns us into what we aren’t Some lines don’t break when left alone Some doors stay clean if not pushed open ⸻ (Final Chorus (Full Band Comes In)) I had it right where I wanted Every reason to forget But I don’t want a memory I only look at with regret So I stood up, grabbed my keys Let the quiet talk instead I had it right where I wanted But what I wanted was my friend ⸻ (Outro (Drop Back to Guitar Only)) That room still hums inside my head With everything we never said But I walk away still whole somehow And wholly still your friend
Tags
Soft country acoustic song, slow tempo 70 BPM, 4/4 time, intimate male vocal, fingerpicked acoustic guitar, subtle pedal
3:44
No
2/7/2026