City Life-Henry Walker

My heartbeat stumbles every time you come around, Your smile hits deeper than I ever let out loud. And I’m stuck in this quiet, careful place, Watching you chase love that never seems to stay. You call me your safe place, say I’m such a good friend, But every time you say it, I break a little again. I’m holding back the truth I’ve been dying to send, Praying someday you’ll feel it.
[Pre‑Chorus]
How long ’til you see I wanna be more than friends.
[Chorus]
I can’t stop dreaming ’bout the day that I hold you, The day that I touch you, the day that I kiss you, The moment we finally become who we’re meant to be. I’m counting down the time ’Til we’re more than friends.
[Verse 2]
Another night, another guy who lets you fall, And I’m right there catching pieces through it all. Still hoping someday you’ll turn around and see No one’s ever gonna love you quite like me. How do I break through this friend zone line, What do you not feel when you look in my eyes? Give me just one chance, girl—give me the time— Let me show you what love feels like.
[Pre-Chorus]
How long ’til you see I wanna be more than friends.
[Chorus]
I can’t stop dreaming ’bout the day that I hold you, The day that I touch you, the day that I kiss you, The moment we finally become who we’re meant to be. I’m counting down the time ’Til we’re more than friends.
[Verse 3]
Every hope I’ve hidden starts to rise again, When you lean your head on me like it’s effortless. And I wonder if you feel that spark you never name, If you’re scared to lose the comfort but craving the change. I’m trying not to rush what’s meant to unfold, But it’s getting harder keeping all these feelings controlled. If you ever let your heart slip out of the friend role, You’d see we’re already halfway there.
[Pre-Chorus]
How long ’til you see I wanna be more than friends.
[Chorus]
I can’t stop dreaming ’bout the day that I hold you, The day that I touch you, the day that I kiss you, The moment we finally become who we’re meant to be. I’m counting down the time ’Til we’re more than friends.
[Post-Chorus]
More than friends, more than friends, Say you want me like I want you again. More than friends, more than friends— Tell me when… tell me when.
[Outro]
Maybe one day you’ll feel the shift, Hear the truth in every word I’ve missed. If you ever reach for me in the dark, I’ll be right there, open arms, open heart. ’Cause I’ve loved you quietly, waiting for the moment when You finally see we’re meant for more… More than friends.

[VERSE 1]
I wake up, take a quiet breath, easing into my day Reaching for the sound of you, hanging on every word you say My friends tease, say I’m doing too much, tell me I should slow it down But your smile feels like sunlight breaking through the clouds
[PRE‑CHORUS]
What can I do — I think I’m addicted to you
[CHORUS ]
No matter how many times I see you, it still feels brand new I keep imagining a future where every moment leads to you My hands start trembling when your name lights up my phone ’Cause I just can’t wait, girl, I just can’t wait to see you glow
[POST-CHORUS ]
Can’t wait… can’t wait… Can’t wait to see your smile Can’t wait… can’t wait… Girl, I just can’t wait a while
[VERSE 2]
I rush home, checking my phone, hoping you reached out today Replay your messages again, like a melody I can’t erase You got me dreaming wide awake, drifting further every time Every little thing you do pulls me closer when you say my name
[PRE-CHORUS]
What can I do — I’m falling deeper into you
[CHORUS]
No matter how many times I see you, it still feels brand new I keep imagining a future where every moment leads to you My hands start trembling when your name lights up my phone ’Cause I just can’t wait, girl, I just can’t wait to see you glow
[POST-CHORUS]
Can’t wait… can’t wait… Can’t wait to see your smile Can’t wait… can’t wait… Girl, I just can’t wait a while
[VERSE 3]
I’ve been hurt, I’ve been burned, took my time to trust again Told myself I’d stay guarded, never let somebody in But you slipped through the cracks I kept, gentle as a summer wind Now I’m scared of how I need you, but I’m learning how to let you in
[BRIDGE]
So close… so close… I feel you pulling on my soul Don’t go… don’t go… You’re the part of me I can’t control One look… I’m hooked… Girl, you get me every time Hold tight… hold tight… I just need you in my life
[FINAL-CHORUS]
No matter how many times I see you, it still feels brand new I keep imagining a future where every moment leads to you My heart starts racing when your name lights up my phone ’Cause I just can’t wait, girl, I just can’t wait to see you glow
[FINAL POST-CHORUS ]
Can’t wait… can’t wait… Can’t wait to see your smile Can’t wait… can’t wait… Girl, I just can’t wait a while

[Verse 1]
It’s only been a few days since you walked out of my life
And I’m still tryna figure out how we let it end without a fight
Why we playin’ all these mind games when we know what’s right
Girl, I’ll climb every mountain just to keep you in my sight (yeah........yeah keep you in my sight)

[Pre‑Chorus]
I don’t want… (no, no, no)
No, I don’t want… (I don’t want)

[Chorus]
I don’t want to miss you, I don’t want to
I don’t want to say goodbye, don’t wanna live without you (no, no)
I can’t take another day with you gone from my life
I don’t want to… I just don’t want to (ohhh, no)

[Verse 2]
Remember how it felt in the beginning, how you fit right next to me
All the laughter, all the late nights, all the love we didn’t have to teach
It’s killin’ me to watch you walk away, Girl, it’s tearin’ me in two (tearin’ me apart)
Can we slow it down and talk it out, can we find our way back through (come back through)

[Pre‑Chorus]
I don’t want… (no, no, no)
No, I don’t want… (I don’t want)

[Chorus]
I don’t want to miss you, Babe I don’t want to (miss you)
I don’t want to say goodbye, don’t wanna live without you
I can’t take another day with you gone from my life (no more days)
I don’t want to… I just don’t want to (I just don’t)

[Bridge]
Maybe we just needed time to breathe, to see what’s real
Maybe all this hurt is just the proof of how we feel
If there’s even half a chance to fix what we broke
Girl, I’m standin’ right here — I’m holdin’ on to hope

[Final Chorus]
I don’t want to miss you, I don’t want to (miss you, miss you)
I don’t want to say goodbye, don’t wanna live without you (no, no)
I can’t take another day with you gone from my life (can't take it....baby....... )
I don’t want to let you go… never let you go
No, I don’t want to let you go, never let you go (no, no,)

VERSE 1]
I’m moving through this crowded room just trying to catch your eyes,
You’re the only one I’m seeing in a world that’s passing by.
Your smile hits like a sunrise cutting through the midnight blue,
And everything around me fades the second I get close to you.

[PRE‑CHORUS]
We’ve been loving for a minute, but it still feels brand new,
Every moment, every heartbeat pulls me deeper into you.

[CHORUS]
Girl, I know we’re gonna make it — we’re gonna make it this time,
Baby, we’re gonna make it — yeah, we’re gonna make it this time.
I swear we’re gonna make it, ‘cause your heartbeat’s close to mine,
And everything inside me says we’re gonna make it this time.

[AD-LIBS]
“Ohhh, this time…”, “Said we’re gonna make it, baby…”, “Yeah, yeah…”

[VERSE 2]
We’ve walked through storms and shadows, but we never lost our flame,
Your touch can calm the chaos when you whisper out my name.
You lean into my heartbeat, and the world just slips away,
And suddenly the hardest nights don’t feel so far away.

[PRE‑CHORUS]
We’ve stumbled but we’ve risen, stronger every time we do,
And every road that brought us here keeps leading back to you.

[CHORUS]
Girl, I know we’re gonna make it — we’re gonna make it this time,
Baby, we’re gonna make it — yeah, we’re gonna make it this time.
I swear we’re gonna make it, ‘cause your heartbeat’s close to mine,
And everything inside me says we’re gonna make it this time.

[BRIDGE]
Hold on, don’t let go,
We’ve come too far to lose control.
If love’s the light, then let it shine,
We’ll follow it through every night.
Side by side, we rise again —
This love was built to win.

[AD-LIBS]
“Oh, don’t let go…”, “Stay right here…”, “Mmm‑hmm…

[FINAL CHORUS]
Girl, I know we’re gonna make it — we’re gonna make it this time,
Baby, we’re gonna make it — yeah, we’re gonna make it this time.
I swear we’re gonna make it, ‘cause your heartbeat’s close to mine,
And everything we’ve been through says we’re gonna make it this time.
Oh, we’re gonna make it — we’re gonna make it this time.

[AD‑LIBS]:
“Said we’re gonna make it…”, “This time, this time…”, “Ohhh baby…"

[VERSE 1]
We’ve been waiting on this moment, girl, for such a long time
Ain’t no need to rush it, baby, just let your body fall into mine
We’ve been holding back these feelings, scared of what they might reveal
But when I look into your eyes, girl, I know your heart is speaking real
No need for explanations, your touch already lets me know
Just take my hand, let’s ride this wave, wherever it wants to go
(ad‑lib: “Yeah… come on…”)

[PRE‑CHORUS]
It’s all about us… nobody else tonight
It’s all about us… don’t worry ’bout the time
(ad‑lib: “Just you and me, baby…”)

[CHORUS]
Let’s take it slow… we can take all night
Let’s take it slow… loving by candlelight
Let’s just take it slow… there’s no need to rush, baby
Let’s take it slow… ooh so slow, ooh so slow
(ad‑libs: “Slow it down… yeah…”)

[VERSE 2]
I can feel your body trembling, girl, but I’m willing to take it slow
My heartbeat’s running crazy, and yours is telling me you’re ready for more
I slide my fingers down your back, feel your breath begin to rise
Love is floating in the air, girl, I see it shining in your eyes
So baby take my hand, let the rhythm take control
Let’s move together, nice and easy, let’s take it slow
(ad‑lib: “Nice and easy…”)

[PRE‑CHORUS]
It’s all about us… nobody else tonight
It’s all about us… don’t worry ’bout the time

[CHORUS]
Let’s take it slow… we can take all night
Let’s take it slow… loving by candlelight
Let’s just take it slow… there’s no need to rush, baby
Let’s take it slow… ooh so slow, ooh so slow

[BRIDGE]
Baby don’t you worry, no
We can let this moment flow
Every kiss, every touch
Girl, I feel you giving up control
If you want it, I want it
If you need me, I’m right here
Let the night surround us, baby
Ain’t nothing for us to fear
(ad‑libs: “Ohhh… yeah…”)

[OUTRO]
Slow… slow…
Let’s take it slow tonight
Baby, let me love you right
Ooh, so slow…
Girl, don’t let go…
Let’s take it slow…
So slow…
All night… all night…
(ad‑libs: “Yeah… take our time… take our time…”)

[Verse 1]
We’ve been kickin’ it for a minute, girl you my best friend
Movie nights and little jokes, don’t want this night to ever end
You whisper all your secrets, all the dudes you like
But somethin’ hits me different when you say goodnight (yeah… mm)
[Pre‑Chorus]
Oooh… I just don’t know (don’t know, don’t know…)
[Chorus]
If I’m ready for this love thing, I just don’t know if I can change the way
You look at me now. I just don’t know if I can be the guy you like,
I don’t know if I can be the man you want me to be.
I just don’t know… I just don’t know (yeah‑yeah… oh no)
[Post‑Chorus Drop]
[Ad‑libs]
Ohhh‑woah…
Tell me, tell me, tell me…
Girl I just don’t— I just don’t— I just don’t know…
Yeah… yeah… ohhh…

[Verse 2]
We had a little too much, now we’re tangled in your bed
Bodies talkin’ for us, sayin’ things we never said
And when the sunlight hits and we open up our eyes
Did we cross a line we can’t deny? (mmm… yeah)

[Bridge]
Are we steppin’ into somethin’ we can’t undo?
Riskin’ everything we built just to get close to you
I don’t wanna lose the one thing that felt so right
But I can’t lie to myself… not tonight (no‑no‑no…)

[Pre‑Chorus — after Bridge]
Oooh… I just don’t know (I don’t know, I don’t know…)

[Final Chorus]
If I’m ready for this love thing, I just don’t know if I can change the way
You look at me now. I just don’t know if I can be the guy you like,
I don’t know if I can be the man you want me to be.
But somethin’ in your touch last night made me believe
Maybe we could be more than we ever dreamed…
I just don’t know… I just don’t know (yeah‑yeah… ohhh)

[Post‑Chorus]
Ohhh‑woah‑woah…
Baby don’t stop… don’t stop…
Tell me what you feel inside…
I just don’t— I just don’t— I just don’t know…
Yeahhh… yeah…

[Outro]
Maybe love’s been hidin’ right here, closer than we see
Maybe all this time it’s been you and me
I’m scared of what I’m feelin’, scared of lettin’ go
But maybe… just maybe… we’re more than... I don’t know. ohhh‑yeah…

[VERSE 1]
Looking down at my watch, I can see it’s time
To close the book on a story I swore would shine
Through years of pain and misery, we fought until the end
Love has claimed its victims — maybe hope waits ’round the bend

[PRE‑CHORUS]
But I refuse to call it quits, I’ll give love another try
I’ve been knocked down before, but I still believe I can fly

[CHORUS]
I know there’s someone out there for me
I know that happiness is just a smile away
Once again, it’s my turn at the plate
I gotta make it this time, can’t let my heart break
’Cause it’s my third strike at love —
And I’m swinging for the win today

[VERSE 2]
I’ve learned from every heartbreak, every tear I cried
I’ve patched the holes in my spirit, found some strength inside
I’m done with chasing shadows, done with holding on to pain
I’m stepping into sunlight, letting hope call out my name

[PRE‑CHORUS]
No, I won’t let fear decide, I’ll keep reaching for the sky
Love may take its time, but I know it won’t pass me by

[CHORUS]
I know there’s someone out there for me
I know that happiness is just a smile away
Once again, it’s my turn at the plate
I gotta make it this time, can’t let my heart break
’Cause it’s my third strike at love —
And I’m swinging for the win today

[BRIDGE]
Maybe this time I’ll find a heart that fits with mine
Maybe this time the stars will finally align
I’ve been broken, but I’m healing, and I’m ready for the climb
Love ain’t done with me — I feel it in the signs

[FINAL CHORUS]
I know there’s someone out there for me
I know that happiness is just a smile away
This time I’m stepping to the plate
I’m gonna make it count, no matter what it takes
’Cause it’s my third strike at love —
And I’m swinging like it’s opening day
Yeah, it’s my third strike at love…
But I’m swinging for the win today

[Verse 1]
I remember the days when you were truly mine
When we’d fall into each other, heartbeat keeping time
Every brush of your hand used to set my world on fire
And I just need you to know that you’re still my one desire

[Pre‑Chorus]
Baby, that’s why I’m asking you…

[Chorus]
Can we go back to the people we used to be
Back to the moments when your love was all I’d ever need
Oh, yeah… I just wanna go back to
The people we used to be
The people we used to be

[Verse 2]
Love should last forever, not fade with passing time
I’m ready for the battle if it means you’re still mine
So take my hand and trust me, let’s rewrite our storyline
We built a life together — say you’ll stay and still be mine


[Pre‑Chorus]
Baby, that’s why I’m asking you…

[Chorus]
Can we go back to the people we used to be
Back to the moments when your love was all I’d ever need
Oh, yeah… I just wanna go back to
The people we used to be
The people we used to be

[Bridge]
Maybe we just lost our way, got tangled in the years
But I still see forever when I’m looking in your tears
If there’s a road back to your heart, I’ll walk it endlessly
’Cause I still believe in us… in the people we used to be

[Chorus – Final]
Can we go back to the people we used to be
Back when your heartbeat felt like home and you believed in me
Oh, darlin’… I just wanna go back to
The people we used to be
The people we used to be
Yeah, I still believe… in the people we used to be

[Outro]
If there’s a way back, baby, you can take my hand
We’ll find our way again, I know we still can
’Cause I’m holding on to you…
And the people we used to be.....