When the Last Train Leaves

Lyrics

[Intro] You said the whole town knew my name But you went quiet when the rain came [Verse 1] Grey coat, bus stop, ten past eight You drew a little crown on my paper plate Said, “When we get out, we’ll buy that place” With the crooked blue door and the cracked-up gate Now your old voice note’s in a phone I don’t use Your laugh cuts through every excuse I’ve got one clean shirt and a train to catch Still keep that drawing folded in the back [Pre-Chorus] If you’re gone, say it straight Don’t leave your coat by the stairs I can take a hard goodbye Can’t keep guessing you’re there [Chorus] Call me when the last train leaves When the whole world’s fast asleep I’ll be there, I’ll be there With your name caught in my teeth Call me if you change your mind If the old days cross your eyes I’ll be there, I’ll be there Even if it takes all night [Verse 2] Your sister still shops at the corner store She asks how I am; I say “same as before” The man at the till knows the brand you liked Keeps the orange sweets by the gum and mints I pass that blue door on the way to work One hinge hangs loose, one pane still hurts I could paint it white, let the old thing go But some things stay when you leave them alone [Pre-Chorus] If you’re gone, say it straight Don’t leave your coat by the stairs I can take a hard goodbye Can’t keep guessing you’re there [Chorus] Call me when the last train leaves When the whole world’s fast asleep I’ll be there, I’ll be there With your name caught in my teeth Call me if you change your mind If the old days cross your eyes I’ll be there, I’ll be there Even if it takes all night [Bridge] No big speech, no grand parade Just that paper crown you made If you’re done, then let me know If you’re not, don’t let it go [Final Chorus] Call me when the last train leaves When the whole world’s fast asleep I’ll be there, I’ll be there With your name caught in my teeth Call me if you change your mind If the old days cross your eyes I’ll be there, I’ll be there Even if it takes all night [Outro] Even if it takes all night I’ll be there