Fragile Roots

I fold my hoodie over bruised pride Your name still pulls me

out of sleep (ahhhh)

I trained my hands to never shake

But you were every risky jump

I smiled like nothing ever breaks While everything was coming undone

I kept my hero voice on stage

Then cried where no one heard me run (hummmm)

Now the mirror doesn't recognize The kid who swore he'd save the

day If I was brave,

why can't I say

Please don't go, please don't go (please)

You were my light when I was scared to try Now I'm

fighting air in an empty sky I can't be strong in the

way you meant When the one I saved is the one who

left So I hold my heart like a cracked-up shield Still hoping

it will learn to heal (ooh)

Your messages are ghosts on screen I read them like a prayer

I hate My hands are taped,

I'm back in ring

But every win feels second-rate They cheer,

but I don't hear a thing

Just doors that close a little late (ahhhh)

If I could trade this badge for one more night I'd show

you all the parts I hide

No crowds, no promises—just me

Saying I'm sorry I survived (hummmm)

You were my light when I was scared to try Now I'm

fighting air in an empty sky I can't be strong in the

way you meant When the one I saved is the one who

left So I hold my heart like a cracked-up shield Still hoping

it will learn to heal (ooh)

I'll keep your hope,

but set you free (ahhhh)