Barrel on Thursday

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Got a table at the Barrel on a cold Thursday night Two uncles in tow, both losing their sight and their hearing Yeah, they can't hear a thing 'cause they leave those aids at home And I asked you for a favor, Julia, please make it hot 'Cause I’ve been burned by cold dumplings in every single spot You smiled and you did it, no attitude shown. [Chorus] Oh, Julia, I never meant to walk away Julia, don’t let this night decay Oh, Julia, I never meant to walk away Bring me back some heat, make it stay [Verse 2] The Barrel had a jukebox playing to a tired room A waitress with a tray full of stories and perfume My uncles laughed too loud, then forgot what broke them down You set that plate in front of me like a crown Steam rising slow, like a prayer over tired hands And I felt the whole place soften where I stand [Chorus] Oh, Julia, I never meant to walk away Julia, don’t let this night decay Oh, Julia, I never meant to walk away Bring me back some heat, make it stay [Bridge] If I said too much, I meant it bad If I looked too long, I was just glad You fixed that plate, you fixed my mood Julia, baby, you understood [Chorus] Oh, Julia, I never meant to walk away Julia, don’t let this night decay Oh, Julia, I never meant to walk away Bring me back some heat, make it stay