[Intro]
Yeah, this one’s for the friend who stayed
When I was too tired to find my way
[Verse 1]
I had my coat on, keys in my hand
Said, “I’m done trying, I don’t understand”
You leaned by the doorway, steady and calm
Said, “Take one breath, you’re still standing strong”
You made that call when my pride said no
Sat through the silence, wouldn’t let go
No big speech, just a ride and a plan
You put tomorrow back into my hands
[Pre-Chorus]
When the room got heavy, you stayed near
When I lost my nerve, you made it clear
I could fall apart, then start again
That’s what it means to be a friend
[Chorus]
You helped me get back up, back on my feet
When I had no answers, you stayed with me
I won’t forget the way you showed up
DOC, you helped me get back up
Through every long night, every hard day
You gave me a reason to find my way
From the low point, I rose above
DOC, that’s real friendship, that’s love
[Verse 2]
You never asked for a thank-you line
Just kept on checking in, right on time
When doors closed, you found one more key
When doubt got loud, you believed in me
So now I’m standing, head held high
With your good advice still by my side
If someone asks how I made it through
I’ll tell them straight: I had help from you
[Pre-Chorus]
When the room got heavy, you stayed near
When I lost my nerve, you made it clear
I could fall apart, then start again
That’s what it means to be a friend
[Chorus]
You helped me get back up, back on my feet
When I had no answers, you stayed with me
I won’t forget the way you showed up
DOC, you helped me get back up
Through every long night, every hard day
You gave me a reason to find my way
From the low point, I rose above
DOC, that’s real friendship, that’s love
[Bridge]
No spotlight needed, no debt to repay
You gave me a hand, then you cleared the way
And when your turn comes, just call my name
I’ll be right there, and I’ll do the same
[Final Chorus]
You helped me get back up, back on my feet
When I had no answers, you stayed with me
I won’t forget the way you showed up
DOC, you helped me get back up
Through every long night, every hard day
You gave me a reason to find my way
From the low point, I rose above
DOC, that’s real friendship, that’s love
[Outro]
Ashanti!
DOC!
Ashanti and DOC!
You helped me get back up!
Much love, DOC!
Ashanti and DOC — friends for life!