Let it go

[Verse 1]
I learned your coffee, black at dawn,
Your silence when the day went wrong.
I held my breath through every fight,
Told myself we’d be alright.

I stayed when loving felt like work,
When words cut deep and pride still hurt.
I meant forever when I said your name,
Even when forever changed.

[Pre-Chorus]
I didn’t leave, I didn’t run,
I just woke up and felt undone.

[Chorus]
I let you go, not ‘cause I’m strong,
But ‘cause holding on felt wrong.
I fought for us until I knew,
I was losing pieces of you.
No slammed doors, no final show,
Just a quiet truth we both outgrew.
I let you go…
‘Cause I loved you.

[Verse 2]
We talked in circles late at night,
Trying to fix what time denied.
Same bed, but miles apart,
Two good people, broken parts.

I watched you fade right in my arms,
Still close enough to feel the warmth.
I’d hold you, knowing even then,
It wouldn’t be like this again.

[Pre-Chorus]
I kept my vows, I paid the price,
But love ain’t won by sacrifice.

[Chorus]
I let you go, not out of fear,
But staying felt less honest here.
I’d rather hurt than lie to you,
Say “I’m fine” when I’m not true.
No blame to place, no debt you owe,
Just two hearts tired of being alone.
I let you go…
‘Cause I loved you.

[Bridge]
Maybe one day you’ll hear this song,
And know I stayed longer than I should’ve gone.
Not ‘cause I didn’t need more,
But ‘cause I hoped we’d find it here before.

I still see you in every plan,
Just not beside me holding my hand.

[Final Chorus]
I let you go with shaking hands,
Still wishing I’d understand.
If love means knowing when to stop,
Then this is everything I’ve got.
I won’t rewrite what we both know,
I won’t pretend it didn’t hurt so.
I let you go…
And I hope you know…
It wasn’t easy.

[Outro]
I’ll always care.
Just not the same.

Country,  Americana ballad, male