Take Your Time

(Inspired by “Take Your Time”)Topic: A soldier telling a partner to heal at their own paceTone: Gentle, reassuring, supportive
Verse 1
I see you rushing through your days,Trying to hide the hurt in a practiced haze.You think healing means standing tall,Means never slipping, never letting yourself fall.But baby, I’ve walked that wounded line—Pretending everything’s fine takes time.You ain’t weak for feeling the weight—Hell, I’ve carried bags too heavy to name.
Verse 2
Sit with me on this old porch swing,Let the night birds do their quiet thing.You don’t have to talk, don’t have to cry—Just breathe with me under this open sky.You gave me peace when I came back a mess,Held my shaking soul against your chest.Now it’s my turn to steady you—To take your hand and pull you through.
Pre-Chorus
Healing’s not a race that you can win—It’s a slow walk out from where you’ve been.
Chorus
So take your timeComin’ home to yourself tonight.Every bruise, every fear, every silent fight—Baby, I’ll be right here in the soft porch light.Don’t rush a thing, don’t force a sign—Just take your time… take your time.
Bridge
No matter how long the road may be,I’ll walk every mile beside your feet.

* Influence: Intimate modern country (fully original)