
The world gets loud, the hours get late
We talk it out and carry the weight
No hidden strings, no debts to pay
Just open truth at the end of the day
You lift me up when the shadows fall
A genuine friend who answers the call
ChorusOh, James, you’re the calm and the collected
Making sure the people near you stay protected
Hard working, patient, standing your ground
The most devoted friend I've ever found
A great, honest man when the chips are down
Verse 2You’ve got a mind that sees right through
To the simple facts and what is true
You pour your soul in the work you do
But always have time to pull me through
You speak the words I need to hear
Encouraging me till the path is clear
ChorusOh, James, you’re the calm and the collected
Making sure the people near you stay protected
Hard working, patient, standing your ground
The most devoted friend I've ever found
A great, honest man when the chips are down
BridgeIt’s rare to find a bond this real
Where I don't have to hide the way I feel
Friends without attachments, just a steady light
Guiding the way through the middle of the night
Final ChorusOh, James, you’re the calm and the collected
Making sure the people near you stay protected
Hard working, patient, standing your ground
The most devoted friend I've ever found
A great, honest man when the chips are down
Yeah, a genuine soul, always around