I've missed the laughter, the holidays
The light, the warmth of home, the games late at night
But I've been carrying a silence far too long
Trying to belong where I don't belong
I've worn a smile that wasn't mine to wear
Spoken half-truths show you I still care
But the weight of hiding's heavier than it seems
So I'm laying down the shame and chasing peace
With all my heart, I hope you hear me
Not just the words, but what's beneath
I'm not broken, I'm not lost
I've made my peace with God
I'm learning to love who I am inside
And I won't apologize
If you love me, love me whole
I'm still your son, your brother, your friend
I just can't pretend
With all my heart, I love you all
With all my heart
I found someone who sees me clear and true
He holds my hand the way I wish you do
And though you may not understand it all
I hope you'll love us both when I call
I'm not asking you to change your mind
Just to leave your fear and judgment behind
Let grace be bigger than the lines we draw
Let love be louder than the law
With all my heart, I hope you hear me
Not just the words, but what's beneath
I'm not broken, I'm not lost
I've made my peace with God
I'm learning to love who I am inside
And I won't apologize
If you love me, love me whole
I'm still your son, your brother, your friend
I just can't pretend
I'm not ashamed, I found my light
It took me years to feel this right
God didn't make a mistake with me
I am who I was born to be
With all my heart, I hope you hear me
Not just the words, but what's beneath
I'm not broken, I'm not lost
I've made my peace with God
I'm learning to love who I am inside
And I won't apologize
If you love me, love me whole
I'm still your son, your brother, your friend
I just can't pretend
With all my heart, I love you all
With all my heart
If you love me, love me whole
I'm still your son, your brother, your friend
I just can't pretend
With all my heart, I love you all
With all my heart