Because of You - Othello Music (lyrics)

Lyrics [Verse 1] You found my coat on the kitchen chair My old apologies still hanging there I said the wrong thing, then said it twice You saw the man beneath the bad advice [Pre-Chorus] You knew the dents, the unfinished plans The way I pull away when someone understands Still you took my hand like it belonged And somehow made my wrong turns lead me home [Chorus] How lucky am I, you looked past the mess Past every sharp word and half-hearted yes You never called me flawless, you just stayed And loved me into someone who could meet you halfway I was never perfect till I learned what love can do Now I’m the best of me because I’m loved by you [Verse 2] You kept the note I wrote and crossed out twice Said there was something honest underneath the lines When I broke a promise, you let me begin Not making excuses, just letting me in [Pre-Chorus] You know my corners, every stubborn seam You didn’t ask me to become somebody clean You gave me room to own the things I’d done Then showed me I could still become someone [Chorus] How lucky am I, you looked past the mess Past every sharp word and half-hearted yes You never called me flawless, you just stayed And loved me into someone who could meet you halfway I was never perfect till I learned what love can do Now I’m the best of me because I’m loved by you [Bridge] If I could give you anything you gave to me It’d be the way you saw what I could be Not some polished stranger, not a brand-new start Just this grateful man with your name in his heart [Final Chorus] How lucky am I, you looked past the mess Past every old mistake I still confess You never called me flawless, you just stayed And made a home where I could change my ways I was never perfect, that was never what you’d ask me to do I became the man I am because I’m loved by you [Outro] You looked beyond the things I couldn’t hide And made me feel like I was right for your side