[Verse 1]
I see the monitor glow on her skin
Blue veins, tape on her wrist, too thin
Doctor talking like a storm in the hall
Every word hits harder than a fall
I sign papers with a shaking hand
Ink runs, like it already understands
If there's a weight I can pull from her chest
Let it crush my ribs, not hers, I’m blessed
[Chorus]
I’d trade my pulse to keep hers steady
Take every cut if her hands stay ready
Lay my days down, line by line
If she walks out, leave my hours behind
I’d give my breath for one more of hers
Carry her pain till my vision blurs
If I fade out, and she returns
Let my whole life burn so her heart still turns
[Verse 2]
Nurse asks, "Are you sure?" eyes wet
Like she’s seen too many people regret
But I’ve watched nights drip from this IV pole
Every drop writes fire on my soul
I don't pray much, but I bargain now
"Take me, take me, just show me how"
If there’s a bridge built out of my bones
I’ll lay there quiet, just send her home
[Chorus]
I’d trade my pulse to keep hers steady
Take every cut if her hands stay ready
Lay my days down, line by line
If she walks out, leave my hours behind
I’d give my breath for one more of hers
Carry her pain till my vision blurs
If I fade out, and she returns
Let my whole life burn so her heart still turns
[Bridge]
If this is the last night I exist
Let my name fall off the list
But write hers bright on every chart
Spare my body, break my heart
[Chorus]
I’d trade my pulse to keep hers steady
Take every cut if her hands stay ready
Lay my days down, line by line
If she walks out, leave my hours behind
I’d give my breath for one more of hers
Carry her pain till my vision blurs
If I fade out, and she returns
Let my whole life burn so her heart still turns