Be Myself Around You

Lyrics

Verse 1
I used to want to fade
like paper in the rain
keep my name unspoken
keep my face erased

Then you walked in slow
with that calm in your eyes
and all my hidden pieces
started coming alive

Pre-Chorus
I was holding my breath
afraid to be seen
then you said my name
like you meant the real me

Chorus
I can be me with you
I can be me with you
I don't have to run
I don't have to hide

I can be me with you
I can be me with you
You make the broken parts
feel almost alright

Verse 2
I still get scared sometimes
when the room gets loud
I still fold my hands
when I can't sort it out

But you stay right there
when my eyes go dark
you don't ask me to shine
you just hold my heart

Pre-Chorus
And when I lose my way
you pull me back through
one steady touch
and I remember you

Chorus
I can be me with you
I can be me with you
I don't have to run
I don't have to hide

I can be me with you
I can be me with you
You make the broken parts
feel almost alright

Bridge
Maybe I was young
and ready to disappear
then you made a home
out of all my fear

So if the night comes back
and I start to sway
say my name again
and I’ll stay

Final Chorus
I can be me with you
I can be me with you
I don't have to run
I don't have to hide

I can be me with you
I can be me with you
You make the broken parts
feel almost alright

I can be me with you
I can be me with you
And for the first time
I want to stay