Cracked Sugar

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Three little shadows on my wall Tiny capes by the laundry hall One red ribbon, one green scar One blue bruise from the playground bar We used to laugh till the window shook Now your names live in a burned-up book I still set out three cups at dawn But the warm part of you is gone [Pre-Chorus] Tell me where the brave went Tell me where the light broke I keep your picture in my fist Till the edges turn to smoke [Chorus] Cracked sugar in my hands Cracked sugar, understand You were sweet, you were sharp Now the dark has got your heart Cracked sugar, don’t you fall Cracked sugar, I still call Come back home, come back near I’m still here, I’m still here [Verse 2] The porch swing creaks in the afternoon Empty capes on a silver spoon Your boots lined up by the door Like you might run in anymore I hear your names in the kettle steam In the empty yard, in the broken dream If heroes bleed, then let them bleed I just want the girls I need [Pre-Chorus] Tell me where the brave went Tell me where the light broke I keep your picture in my fist Till the edges turn to smoke [Chorus] Cracked sugar in my hands Cracked sugar, understand You were sweet, you were sharp Now the dark has got your heart Cracked sugar, don’t you fall Cracked sugar, I still call Come back home, come back near I’m still here, I’m still here [Bridge] If I could stitch the sky I’d sew your laughter back If I could hold one spark I’d keep the whole world black But I only got this ache And your names in my mouth So I sing it soft and slow Till the night lets go [Chorus] Cracked sugar in my hands Cracked sugar, understand You were sweet, you were sharp Now the dark has got your heart Cracked sugar, don’t you fall Cracked sugar, I still call Come back home, come back near I’m still here, I’m still here