Story Behind The Song

she just found out she had cancer and there is no cure her days are numbered she doesn't want to fight it alone but her relationship has been falling apart

Song Description

this song is about facing something you've never faced and not wanting to face it alone

Lyrics

I NEED YOU NOW
[Intro]
(Verse 1)
The coffee's cold upon the table
The silence is louder than a scream
I'm trying to wake up from this nightmare
But I'm stuck inside the dream
I used to be the strong one
The one who held the line
But the ground is shifting under me
And I'm running out of time
(Pre-Chorus)
I see your hand upon the doorknob
I see the hesitation in your eyes
You think I'm pushing you away
But I'm just paralyzed
By the shadow in the corner
That I don't know how to fight
(Chorus)
So don't leave me now when I need you more
I'm shaking down to my very core
I'm facing something I've never faced before
No, I haven't seen this darkness on the floor
So don't let go, don't walk away
Don't let the night swallow up the day
Just stand right here, don't say a word
Please don't leave, I need to be heard
Don't leave me now when I need you more
1:22
(Verse 2)
I've weathered storms and broken bones
I've healed from cuts I couldn't see
But this is different, this is colder
It's a lock without a key
It isn't about anger
It isn't about pride
It's the feeling of the water rising
With nowhere left to hide
(Pre-Chorus)
So put your hand back on my shoulder
Don't turn around to face the hall
I know I'm heavy right now
But I promise I won't fall
If you just anchor me again
(Chorus)
'Cause don't leave me now when I need you more
I'm shaking down to my very core
I'm facing something I've never faced before
No, I haven't seen this darkness on the floor
So don't let go, don't walk away
Don't let the night swallow up the day
Just stand right here, don't say a word
Please don't leave, I need to be heard
Don't leave me now when I need you more
(Bridge)
If you walk out that door
I don't know who I am anymore
If you fade into the grey
I might not make it to the day
So breathe with me
Just breathe with me
That's all I ask
That's all I need
(Guitar/Instrumental Solo - Emotional and Soaring)
(Chorus)
Oh, don't leave me now when I need you more
I'm shaking down to my very core
I'm facing something I've never faced before
No, I haven't seen this darkness on the floor
So don't let go, don't walk away
Don't let the night swallow up the day
Just stand right here, don't say a word
Please don't leave, I need to be heard
Don't leave me now when I need you moreDon't walk away
Not today
I've never faced this...
Just stay
Just stay
Don't leave me now.