When I Saw You Stay (her)

[Intro – airy acoustic plucks + soft breath]
I didn’t think you’d stay.
But… you did.
You really did.
[Verse 1]
I saw you standing there, trying not to stare,
Pretending you were fine, like you didn’t care.
But I caught the shake in your voice when you said “hey,”
Like coming back to me stole all your breath away.
I walked toward you slow, scared you’d disappear,
But your eyes softened when I got near.
I thought the past would make you turn and run…
But you stayed… you stayed — and my heart came undone.
[Pre-Chorus]
I wanted to rewind to every good part,
I wanted to tell you you never left my heart.
[Chorus]
When I saw you stay…
All my doubt melted right away.
The hurt, the fear, the things we didn’t say—
It all fell quiet in your steady gaze.
And maybe I’m scared,
But loving you feels too real to spare.
So if you let me in again today…
I’ll love you in a brand-new way.
[Verse 2]
I used to dream of this, but never out loud,
Never thought the future would circle back around.
You touched my hand like I might break apart,
But your warmth stitched something back in my heart.
We laughed at nothing, cried without tears,
Caught between the heartbreak and the years.
But you didn’t blame me —
You didn’t run…
You just whispered, “We’re not done.”
[Pre-Chorus]
I held my breath, waiting for you to fade,
But you stood firm like you already forgave.
[Chorus]
When I saw you stay…
All my doubt melted right away.
The hurt, the fear, the things we didn’t say—
They softened when you held me that way.
And maybe I’m scared,
But loving you feels too real to spare.
So if you let me in again today…
I’ll love you in a brand-new way.
[Bridge – warm harmonic swell]
I’m not the same as who I was back then…
But if you trust me now,
I won’t lose you again.
[Final Chorus]
When I saw you stay…
The whole room spun in a gentle haze.
I knew right then we’d find our way,
Even if we’re rebuilding day by day.
No past fear,
Not if you’re still here.
If you’re ready, baby, so am I —
Just stay,
Don’t say goodbye.
[Outro – soft acoustic strum]
When you stayed…
I realized I still loved you.

Soft R&B-pop, airy acoustic layers, warm romantic vocals, gentle atmospheric feel, female vocals, 90 BPM.