Story Behind The Song

hoping this is true love but with a mind and heart that's guarded

Song Description

played in Abmaj

Lyrics

(Verse 1)
Dust in the corners, I'm sweeping it out
Clearing the static, the worry, the doubt
Putting up walls just to keep out the chill
Protecting the piece of my heart that is still
You walked in slow with a tender embrace
Offering a future, a love, and a space
I want to believe every word that you say
So I'm weighing the truth before I play


(Chorus)
I'm looking for love, but I'm standing so guarded
Looking for happiness right where we started
My eyes are wide open from the moment it began
Knowing it's a chance that I'm taking
Not sure how it lands


(Verse 2)
I'm looking at facts, I'm reading the signs
Reading between all the safety-net lines
I'm standing right here, holding on tight
Hoping against hope you're my Mr. Right
Oh, I see the sweetness in all that you do
I want to lean in and surrender to you
But I learned how to run from the smoke and the tears
And I'm not taking chances on pain and the fears


(Chorus)
I'm looking for love, but I'm standing so guarded
Looking for happiness right where we started
My eyes are wide open from the moment it began
Knowing it's a chance that I'm taking
Not sure how it lands


(Bridge)
It takes a whole lot to unlock the door
When you've been through the wars on a cold kitchen floor
Can I trust in the quiet? Can I trust in your hand?
Can I step off the ledge without falling in sand?
I'm praying you're different, I'm praying it's real
I'm guarding my soul while I'm learning to feel...


(Guitar / Instrumental Build)


(Chorus)
Yeah, I'm looking for love, but I'm standing so guarded
Looking for happiness right where we started
My eyes are wide open from the moment it began
Knowing it's a chance that I'm taking
Not sure how it lands


(Outro)
Clearing my mind... protecting my heart...
Looking at the facts before I play my part.
I'm holding on tight...
Just hoping you're right.
Yeah, my eyes are wide open...
Hoping it lands...
On solid ground.