Hold the Hug Too Long

The next time your chest is pressed against the one you love

Hold the hug too long

When the words won’t leave your tongue

Hold the hug too long

When your heart is broken and raw

Hold the hug too long

Give the gift we often lack

Grab the fabric on their back

When they’re sure they’re not welcome

When they were all along

Hold the hug too long

Hold them close cuz you need them

Lay your life and your freedom

Kick the lines in the sand

They were all drawn by man

Hold the hug too long

The next time your chest is pressed against the one you love

Hold the hug too long

When the words won’t leave your tongue

Hold the hug too long

When your heart is broken and raw

Hold the hug too long

- Jachin McDonald