Sisters Still

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Amanda keeps the house key tucked inside her sleeve Nicole counts the headlights passing through the trees Troy’s voice is breaking glass against the kitchen door They don’t owe him one more night, not one night more [Pre-Chorus] A coat, a phone, the old blue car The neighbor’s porch is not too far [Chorus] Amanda, Nicole, hold on to each other One hand reaching out, one hand pulling you through You can leave that anger sleeping in the hallway There’s a safer morning waiting somewhere new Amanda, Nicole, side by side together Step by step, the open road comes into view [Verse 2] Nicole leaves a note beneath the chipped white mug Amanda calls their aunt and hears, “I’m coming, love” They wait behind the curtains till the shouting dies Then walk into the cool air with their heads held high [Pre-Chorus] A coat, a phone, the old blue car The neighbor’s porch is not too far [Chorus] Amanda, Nicole, hold on to each other One hand reaching out, one hand pulling you through You can leave that anger sleeping in the hallway There’s a safer morning waiting somewhere new Amanda, Nicole, side by side together Step by step, the open road comes into view [Bridge] No brave speech, no final fight Just a porch light and a borrowed ride Auntie’s door, the kettle on A room where they can sleep till dawn [Final Chorus] Amanda, Nicole, hold on to each other One hand reaching out, one hand pulling you through You can leave that anger where it cannot reach you There’s a safer morning waiting, bright and true Amanda, Nicole, side by side together Step by step, you’re making something new [Outro] The key turns softly in a different door They’re safe tonight, and they are sisters still