Verse 1 I wake up to a quiet house, Coffee’s cold, your side’s still warm, I stare at cracks in the kitchen floor, Like they got more to say than we do anymore. I used to know your every smile, Now I tiptoe ‘round your pain, Feels like I’m talkin’ to your shadow, Sayin’ your name in vain. Pre-Chorus I ain’t perfect, Lord knows that’s true, But I gave you every part of me I knew how to. Chorus I’m stayin’ when it don’t make sense, Holdin’ on with white-knuckled hands, Love ain’t fair and it don’t pay rent, But I’m still standin’ where I am. I don’t get praise, I don’t get peace, Just the weight of what we used to be, But I’ll keep fightin’ even when it’s hard to breathe— ‘Cause lovin’ you’s the only thing left in me. Verse 2 I remember when you’d reach for me, Like I was home, like I was safe, Now I’m just a habit you don’t break, Just a man you tolerate. Your eyes don’t look for mine no more, You don’t ask how bad I hurt, But I still hang your coat by the door, Like maybe love’ll work if I work harder first. Pre-Chorus They say it takes two, but lately it feels like one, Tryin’ to save a fire that’s already gone. Chorus I’m stayin’ when it don’t feel right, Sayin’ prayers in the dead of night, I don’t win, I don’t get my way, I just lose a little more each day. I don’t get warmth, I don’t get relief, Just a heart that won’t let go in defeat, But I’ll keep fightin’ even if it breaks me free— ‘Cause walkin’ away would kill what’s left of me. Bridge Maybe love ain’t meant to be easy, Maybe it’s meant to hurt like hell, But I’d rather bleed here beside you, Than heal somewhere else. If there’s still a spark behind your eyes, I’ll wait in the dark ‘til it shines. Chorus (soft, cracked voice) I’m stayin’ even if I’m tired, Even if I’m the only one tryin’, I don’t need thanks, I don’t need gold, Just don’t let this love die cold. I don’t get much, but I still believe, There’s a reason you’re still here with me, So I’ll keep fightin’, down on my knees— ‘Cause lovin’ you’s the only victory. Outro If you ever wonder why I stay, When it costs me everything… It’s ‘cause I still see you In the girl who used to look at me.

When staying hurts