Valentine at Hutong

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Red glow on the river Shard glass in the sky Table by the window You laughing into wine Steam rising from the dishes Chili heat Your eyes London feels so distant Up here in the heights [Chorus] St Valentine at Hutong You leaning into me Soy and jasmine on your wrist Pepper in the breeze Saxophone in the corner Slowly tracing every move St Valentine at Hutong Every note just says "it's you" (oh yeah) [Verse 2] Shared plate Shared stories You stealing all my rice You say the dumplings brilliant I say your smile’s my vice Lanterns paint your cheekbones In soft Impossible gold I swear the whole of London Just paused and turned to hold [Chorus] St Valentine at Hutong You leaning into me Soy and jasmine on your wrist Pepper in the breeze Saxophone in the corner Slowly tracing every move St Valentine at Hutong Every note just says "it's you" [Bridge] [Soft sax break Vocal humming under] You say "Remember this" I say "I always will" Chopsticks Shy fingers Touching in the chill Above the crowded city We make our little room Where every quiet heartbeat Becomes its own perfume [Chorus] St Valentine at Hutong You leaning into me Soy and jasmine on your wrist Pepper in the breeze Saxophone in the corner Playing us a private tune St Valentine at Hutong London shining under you