Start Broken

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You left your blue mug by the sink again A half-read book facedown at page ten I hear your keys before the lock gives way And practice what I mean to say [Pre-Chorus] The hallway clock skips one small beat You stop outside, then shuffle your feet [Chorus] Come in, the door is open No grand repair, no perfect phrase Come in, we can start broken With both hands flat on the kitchen table And tell the truth in ordinary ways [Verse 2] The grocery list still says buy lemons Your handwriting leans against the margin I crossed out plans we couldn't keep But left your name beneath the crease [Pre-Chorus] The kettle clicks, the room goes still You look at me like maybe you will [Chorus] Come in, the door is open No grand repair, no perfect phrase Come in, we can start broken With both hands flat on the kitchen table And tell the truth in ordinary ways [Bridge] If you need an hour, take the chair If you need to cry, I'll stay right there We don't have to call it anything Just let the quiet lose its sting [Final Chorus] Come in, the door is open No grand repair, no perfect phrase Come in, we can start broken With both hands flat on the kitchen table And tell the truth in ordinary ways Come in, the door is open I won't turn this into a test Come in, we can start honest And see what survives when we do our best [Outro] Your blue mug waits beside mine The kettle cools, and we have time