[Verse 1]
You were there before I knew myself
Trading hand-me-downs on the bedroom floor
Little secrets lost in laughter, bruised knees, open doors
In the quiet just before the morning, you’d steal my fears away
Shared a world with crumpled drawings, plastic swords and Saturdays
Side by side we climbed the fences, made up rules to fit our days
Always out of breath from running
Never out of things to say
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, we fought like the rain in summer
Yeah, but it always washed away
Oh, two names carved on the underside
Of love that won’t decay
[Chorus]
You were there before I knew myself
No one else ever comes this close
Blood or promise, heart or help
Never had to say a word
Oh, you know just who I am
You were there, you were there
[Verse 2]
Faded Polaroids and half-spilled drinks
Swore we’d leave this town behind
I see your shadow in my choices, hear your laughter in my mind
Took the fall for all my trouble, stayed up when the night got rough
Every scrape and every stubble, growing older wasn’t tough
Traded jerseys, beat the weather, learned the art of letting go
Lines we crossed became the tether
Always finding home
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, scars traded for forgiveness
Yeah, we learned it in our way
Oh, two voices rising higher
Than words will ever say
[Chorus]
You were there before I knew myself
No one else ever comes this close
Blood or promise, heart or help
Never had to say a word
Oh, you know just who I am
You were there, you were there
[Bridge]
(Oh) I still keep your voice with me
(Oh) Like the anchor when I’m lost
We’re miles apart but you’re inside every step I cross
[Breakdown]
La, la, la, la — yeah, still running side by side
[Chorus]
You were there before I knew myself
No one else ever comes this close
Blood or promise, heart or help
Never had to say a word
Oh, you know just who I am
You were there, you were there