I Lied

Lyrics

[Verse 1] A young girl clocking in each day, Kennels and kindness along the way. Long shifts spent side by side, In a waiting room where feelings hide. A tired man with a gentle hand, Three little hearts and a broken land. [Chorus] So I said the question you once asked, "I lied," I whispered, and dropped my mask. You gave me a smile, you gave me a start, Richard, you healed my hardest part. Through every storm we chose to stay, Loving each other come what may. [Verse 2] We fought for love when times were rough, Every stolen moment was never enough. In 2001 we made our vows, Then a year of healing showed us how. The road was long, the nights were steep, But love like ours was worth the keep. [Chorus] So I said the question you once asked, "I lied," I whispered, and dropped my mask. You gave me a smile, you gave me a start, Richard, you healed my hardest part. Through every storm we chose to stay, Loving each other come what may. [Bridge] Colton came and lit our skies, Then twins arrived with sleepy eyes. On Nightshade Lane our dreams took root, A family blessed, a love made whole. [Verse 3] Alyssa and Caleb, Colton too, Every good thing I owe to you. Through the heartache, through the years, Forgiveness washed away the tears. Almost thirty summers strong, You're still the place where I belong. [Chorus] So I said the question you once asked, "I lied," I whispered, and dropped my mask. You gave me a smile, you gave me a start, Richard, you healed my hardest part. Through every storm we chose to stay, Loving each other come what may. [Outro] Just because, I'll say it true, Richard, forever I choose you.