(Intro)

(Verse 1)

My love for you is not a question

It's a solid, steady, certain thing

A mountain standing in the sunset

That every morning light will bring

But baby, it's the air around it

That chills me to my very bone

The careless words you leave like litter

On this sacred ground we own

(Chorus)

And I… I love the man you are

Beneath the noise and spite

I love the light inside your soul

I love the way you fight

But I don't love your character

The shadow that you choose

My heart is yours, but it can't bear

The person that you use

(Verse 2)

I memorize the good mornings

The gentle touch, the honest grace

Then I brace against the evening

And the storm upon your face

You build me up with inspiration

Then you knock me down with pride

A constant, cruel negotiation

With nowhere left to hide

(Chorus)

And I… I love the man you are

Beneath the noise and spite

I love the light inside your soul

I love the way you fight

But I don't love your character

The shadow that you choose

My heart is yours, but it can't bear

The person that you use

(Bridge)

This isn't about fixing

This isn't about blame

It's the painful, simple truth

I have to finally name

I can't love both the fire

And the reckless, burning spark

I can't hold onto you

While standing in the dark

(Guitar Solo)

(Final Chorus)

And I… I will love the man you are!

Beneath the noise and spite!

I'll always love that light inside your soul!

I'll always love the way you fight!

But I cannot love your character

The shadow that you choose…

My heart was yours…

But it refuses…

To love the person that you use…

(Outro)

I love you…

But not your character…

I love you…