White roses on the rooftop in the Chicago wind

Candles floating quiet like they know what's going to begin

He didn't kneel—he stood with me, eye to eye, the same

And the universe went silent when he said my name promise to share your burden promise to share your burden without losing who I am

I am bound to you

Not by chain or scripture or command

I am bound to you

Because I took your hand and I understand

This is what it means to choose

I am bound to you

His vow was fire and centuries, mine was steady hands

I promised him I'd heal what could be healed and fight what can't

When the light rose up between us, golden, violet, true

The city held its breath below and I held onto you

I am bound to you

Not by fate or prophecy or fear

I am bound to you

Because you're standing here and I'm standing here

This is what it means to stay

I am bound to you

Not safe

Never safe

But never alone again

I am bound to you

I am bound