What Stays Permanent
Kaiyko Lyrics

I feel washed up again on the shore...
I feel like I've been left stranded again without any sense of direction or purpose.

Said I wouldn't stray closer to the water
I promised myself I wouldn't get too close to something that might harm me, but I still did anyway.

But you keep pushin' me further in
Despite my reservations, you continually encourage me to take more risks and venture into dangerous territory.

Baby I've never really felt this sure
I've never been more confident than I am right now, with you by my side.

But it feels I'll wait for you forever
I'm so committed to this relationship that I feel like I would wait for you indefinitely, no matter what happens.

If I hold on it'll hurt even more
I know that holding on to something that's not good for me will ultimately lead to more pain and suffering.

I'm standing on my own but is it ok if I hold my chances?
I'm trying to be independent, but I still want to take risks and put myself out there in the hopes that it will lead to something better.

Tell me what's temporary and what stays permanent
I'm struggling to figure out what parts of my life are fleeting and which ones will last forever.

Temporary, permanent we keep on shifting surfaces
Everything around us is constantly changing, and it's hard to keep a sense of stability or permanence.

So who you tryna fool right now?
I feel like you're trying to deceive me or hide something from me.

If you're not stayin' just leave right now!
If you're not committed to this relationship, I'd rather you just leave me instead of leading me on.

Can't feel you now, Losing my grip now I'm fading out
I'm starting to lose touch with you, and it's causing me to feel lost and disconnected.

Couldn't hear my voice even if I shout
I feel like you're not hearing me or listening to what I have to say.

Tell me what's next for us baby
I'm not sure what the future holds for us, and I'm looking to you for guidance and answers.

You hear it in my voice, Can you erase me?
I'm starting to feel like you don't really care about me or our relationship anymore, and I'm wondering if you'd be better off without me.

Baby I've been overthinking
I've been obsessing over every little detail and trying to analyze things to exhaustion.

See the blood from the thorns on the roses
I'm starting to see the pain and suffering that comes with being in a relationship, despite the beauty and love that also exists.

If I tried could I let you go now
I'm starting to consider the idea of moving on from this relationship, despite how difficult it may be.

But the memory of you stays permanent...
No matter what happens, you will always have a permanent place in my heart and in my memories.