Too Late To Stay

Yeah…

I should’ve said it sooner.

You waited on me longer than I knew,

I was busy running from the truth.

I said, “Give me time,” like time was free,

Didn’t know it was costing me.

You showed up every night the same,

I kept thinking love could wait.

Now I see it in your eyes—

You already said goodbye.

I don’t blame you for moving on,

I was silent way too long.

Guess I thought you’d always stay,

But I was wrong.

I’m out of time, out of chances,

Out of words I should’ve said.

You gave your heart with open hands,

I left it waiting instead.

Now you’re smiling with somebody new,

Doing things I never tried.

I’m not mad at you, I swear—

I’m just out of time.

Mm…

Yeah…

I see you glowing from afar,

Living like you finally are.

All those plans we never made,

You’re checking off with no delay.

Funny how it hits me now,

When I don’t get to hold you down.

I had the key inside my hand,

Still let the moment pass.

I was too comfortable in maybe,

Too scared to make it real.

You needed something solid,

I was stuck on how I feel.

I’m out of time, out of reasons,

Out of ways to fix the past.

You needed more than promises

I never made to last.

Now you’re laughing in a different room,

In a life I watched go by.

I don’t hate you for moving on—

I’m just out of time.

If I could rewind the clock,

I’d love you loud, I’d never stop.

But love don’t work like that,

And I know that now.

I’m out of time, but not bitter,

Just finally understanding why.

You were ready for forever,

I was learning how to try.

If you’re happy, that’s enough for me,

Even if it’s not my side.

I won’t chase what I delayed—

I’ll just accept I’m out of time.

Yeah…

Too late to stay…

But right on time to learn.