Lyrics

When the Pieces Were Mine to Hold
By Yves Stilmant © 2025

Verse 1A
You were strong 'til the weight pulled you under
Held the house through the storm and the thunder
But even steel has a breaking line
And that's when I knew the fight was mine
Verse 1B
You fell down where the memories shattered
All our plans left in pieces and scattered
I looked in your eyes and saw the strain
And whispered, "It's okay to feel the pain"
Pre-Chorus
You held us all through the hardest days
But now it's my turn to take the weight

Chorus (Sing-along structure)
So I picked up the pieces, held them tight
I kept the fire burning through the night
I stood like a wall when the cold winds blew
I did it for love -- I did it for you
Yes, I picked up the pieces, made them whole
I carried the load when it took its toll
When the fire burned low and your hands let go
That's when the pieces were mine to hold
(That's when the pieces were mine to hold)

Verse 2A
We've laughed off the mess and the madness
We've patched holes in the roof and the sadness
And sometimes love means standing still
While holding the weight with quiet will
Verse 2B
If someday I stumble or break down
And you lift me back up from the ground
I'll know what it means to feel that grace
To be held with love in a fragile place
Pre-Chorus
You gave your all 'til your strength ran thin
But I was right there to lean back in

Chorus (Repeat + build)
So I picked up the pieces, held them tight
I kept the fire burning through the night
I stood like a wall when the cold winds blew
I did it for love -- I did it for you
Yes, I picked up the pieces, made them whole
I carried the load when it took its toll
When the fire burned low and your hands let go
That's when the pieces were mine to hold
(That's when the pieces were mine to hold)

Bridge
No one writes songs for nights like these
No chorus for quiet victories
But I held the roof up with both hands
And whispered, "I still understand..."

Final Chorus (Lifted with echo/harmony)
I picked up the pieces, held them tight
(Held them tight)
Kept the fire burning through the night
(Through the night)
I stood like a wall when the cold winds blew
I did it for love -- I did it for you
I picked up the pieces, made them whole
(Made them whole)
Carried the weight, carried the soul
When the fire burned low and your hands let go
That's when the pieces were mine to hold
That's when the pieces were mine to hold
(And I'll keep holding -- I won't let go)