(Mmm, yeah)
It’s been a long road, Nelly
(Oh, baby)
We’ve seen the shadows dance across the bedroom wall
Felt the silence grow heavy when we’d lose it all
Broken trust was a poison that we had to drain
Walking through the fire just to wash away the pain
I remember the tears, the nights we couldn't sleep
Secrets that we buried in the promises we keep
But the heartbreak was a lesson that we had to learn
Watching all our bridges and our history burn
Nelly, I’m putting this ring on your hand tonight
Letting go of the darkness, stepping into the light
From the wreckage of us, we’re building something new
My heart found its anchor, and it’s anchored in you
Nelly, the past is a ghost that’s fading away
I’m choosing forever, starting from today
Yeah, I’m choosing you, Nelly
Was it worth the heartache? Looking back, I know
It was the only way to help our spirit grow
Every fight was a storm that cleared the bitter air
Now I see the beauty in the cross that we bear
I was lost in the ego, I was lost in the pride
But I found my salvation right here by your side
No more running from shadows, no more hiding the truth
I’m ready for the future, I’m ready for you
Nelly, I’m putting this ring on your hand tonight
Letting go of the darkness, stepping into the light
From the wreckage of us, we’re building something new
My heart found its anchor, and it’s anchored in you
Nelly, the past is a ghost that’s fading away
I’m choosing forever, starting from today
(Come here, baby)
Look into my eyes, let the doubt just fade
Look at the foundation that we finally laid
It wasn't easy, but nothing real ever is
Now this love is ours, and it’s finally bliss
(Oh, mmm)
So here at this party, with the world looking on
I’m declaring my love from the dusk 'til the dawn
You’re my healing, my center, the air that I breathe
You’re the only reality that I’ll ever need
Nelly, my darling, let’s leave the hurt behind
You’re the greatest treasure that I’ll ever find
Nelly, I’m putting this ring on your hand tonight
Letting go of the darkness, stepping into the light
From the wreckage of us, we’re building something new
My heart found its anchor, and it’s anchored in you
Nelly, the past is a ghost that’s fading away
I’m choosing forever, starting from today
(I need you, Nelly)
Yeah, starting from today
No more heartbreak, just us
My Nelly, my forever
(Mmm, yeah)