She Saved Me

"She Saved Me" came from a real moment in my military journey. Coming home wasn't easy. The transition, the memories, trying to find your place again. "I ain’t perfect, but you’re the proofLove can survive even when it’s rough."—that's what I felt when I first stepped back on American soil. This song is for every veteran who's made that journey, for every family that waited, for every moment of coming back to the life you left behind.

I've heard from so many veterans and active-duty members who connect with this song. That's what makes it worth it—knowing that our shared experiences, our stories, can bring us together.

I'm grateful for every moment that led to this song, for every person who's been part of this journey, and for the community of veterans and military families who support each other.

This is more than a song—it's our story. And I'm honored to share it with you.

(Vibe: “My Girl” — devotion; twist: veteran grateful for partner’s grounding love)Tone: Warm, tender, nostalgic** Verse 1 When I came home with dust in my veins,Still hearing echoes of distant pains,You opened the door like the world was mine,Like you’d been waiting forever on borrowed time.My hands still shook when you grabbed hold tight,Said, “Baby, I’m here — you’re safe tonight.”You kissed my forehead like you knew the war,Knew every mile I walked before. Verse 2 Morning coffee tasted different then—Your quiet smile reminding me I’d win.You hid my meds in the cabinet high,Said, “Take ’em, babe — no need to lie.”You let me cry on a Tuesday afternoon,Held me like sunlight holds the moon.All the pieces I brought back bent—You helped make sense of every dent. Pre-Chorus I ain’t perfect, but you’re the proofLove can survive even when it’s rough. Chorus Yeah, my girl saved meFrom the ghosts that chased me.From the sandstorm nights and the fear inside,From the weight I carried I couldn’t hide.My girl healed me,Taught me what real can be.She’s the reason my heart beats free—Yeah, my girl saved me. Bridge Some folks pray for angels from above—Mine came wrapped in small-town love. * Tools: Acoustic, electric sparkle, soft drums, pedal steel, gentle bass

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