I Still Believe in You

[Intro — acoustic guitar and distant strings]

[Verse 1]

I see your smile from day to day,
I catch your scent along the way.
I carry you in heart and mind,
Though somewhere we left ourselves behind.

I look through all your pictures,
At the silly faces you would make.
I write these poems, I write these songs,
Still check your messages when I wake.

[Pre-Chorus]

And amid all of the chaos
That moves like rivers through my mind,
Your name remains the constant echo
That leaves a gentle smile behind.

[Chorus]

I’m safe, I’m learning to be well,
No longer lost beneath your spell.
But every time I dream of you,
I think of all I failed to do.

I hope you’re safe, I hope you’re fine,
Though I wonder if I’m crossing the line.
Wherever life is leading you,
I still believe in you.

[Instrumental — acoustic guitar and strings]

[Verse 2]

I dream about the little things,
The quiet joy your presence brings.
Of giving you more of who I was
Before I fell and lost your trust.

I worry every time I think of you
Are you okay? Are you doing fine?
And whenever those questions find me,
I wonder if I’m crossing the line.

[Pre-Chorus]

My tears ran dry and left me thirsty;
When I need to cry, I close my eyes.
But all I see is you before me,
Smiling as you wave goodbye.

[Chorus]

I’m safe, I’m learning to be well,
No longer lost beneath your spell.
But every time I dream of you,
I think of all I failed to do.

I hope you’re safe, I hope you’re fine,
Though I wonder if I’m crossing the line.
Wherever life is leading you,
I still believe in you.

[Instrumental Interlude — strings begin to rise]

[Verse 3]

I know that you will find your happiness;
Every prayer I prayed was for you.
Every effort came from love,
So in your joy, my wish comes true.

I’ll never forget you, nor your touch,
Though the time we shared was not enough.
I wear your perfume when I miss you,
Then curl up close, as I always do.

[Bridge — exposed vocal and guitar]

I bought the same handwash again
And use it every chance I get.
That scent is tied to what we were
A little world I can’t forget.

These may seem like ordinary things,
Small traces passing through the air,
But sometimes the smallest memories
Are the ones that always remain there.

[Acoustic guitar and cello gently enter]

I know this has been painful for you
The very thing I never meant to do.
But you will rise from this one day;
I’ve always believed you’ll find your way.

[Final Chorus — warm and slightly fuller, never belted]

I hope you’re safe, I hope you’re well,
I hope time softens what we felt.
And when the shadows cross your way,
I hope your light outlives the ache.

You gave me more than words could say,
And part of that will always stay.
Wherever life is leading you,
I still believe in you.

[Outro — stripped back]

Amid all of the chaos
That passes through my mind,
Your name remains the quiet echo
That leaves a gentle smile behind.

Wherever life is leading you,
I still believe in you.

[Instrumental Outro]