Velvet Corners

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Last call coffee in a chipped white cup You trace the rim Say “We could stay or we could give this up” And the lights grow dim Your coat half on Keys still in your hand You laugh “I never really had a plan” But you’re waiting where you stand [Chorus] Play me like a midnight secret Bend my name in every note you breathe Hold me in those velvet corners Where the world outside can’t quite reach If we fall Then let it happen Right here In this small Slow room Play me like a midnight secret Till the morning steals the tune [Verse 2] You talk in circles just to stall the door I talk too fast You say “We’ve been here seven times before” But it never lasts Your eyes look loud But your voice stays low You say “If I kiss you Where does this go?” I say “I don’t need to know” [Chorus] Play me like a midnight secret Bend my name in every note you breathe Hold me in those velvet corners Where the world outside can’t quite reach If we fall Then let it happen Right here In this small Slow room Play me like a midnight secret Till the morning steals the tune [Bridge] Leave your reasons on the table Let your questions hit the floor We can talk about tomorrow When tomorrow’s at the door (mm) [Chorus] Play me like a midnight secret Bend my name in every note you breathe Hold me in those velvet corners Where the world outside can’t quite reach If we fall Then let it happen Right here In this small Slow room Play me like a midnight secret Till the morning steals the tune [Outro] [soft sax riff echoing the chorus melody Fading into room noise]