First Step in the Cold

“First Step in the Cold” (Verse 1) Outside, the cold wind’s calling my name, Whispers of you in a soft, silent flame. I walk through the night with questions to keep, Between you and me, they’re buried too deep. (Pre-Chorus) I tried to write it down in lines of light, A spell of love to make it right… (Chorus) Who’s gonna take the first step tonight? Who’s gonna risk it, wrong or right? Hearts don’t follow perfect plans, They tremble, they break in trembling hands. If I fall, will you be there? Or vanish like breath in frozen air? Tell me, love, what’s it gonna be— Is it you… or is it me? (Verse 2) I wrote you a message the stars couldn’t hide, Sealed it with hope, but fear replied. Every word feels like walking a line, Between your silence and this heart of mine. (Pre-Chorus) I hear your echo in the dark, Like a flame afraid to spark… (Chorus) Who’s gonna take the first step tonight? Who’s gonna risk it, wrong or right? Hearts don’t follow perfect plans, They tremble, they break in trembling hands. If I fall, will you be there? Or vanish like breath in frozen air? Tell me, love, what’s it gonna be— Is it you… or is it me? (Bridge) Maybe love’s not meant to wait, Maybe silence is the mistake. If I reach out, will you hold on tight? Or fade away into the night? (Final Chorus) I’ll take the first step into the unknown, Even if I’m walking alone. No more shadows, no more “what ifs,” Just one truth on trembling lips. If I fall, at least I tried, Didn’t let this moment die. So here I am, honestly— It’s me… reaching for you. Written by Dushko BASHESKI