The Club Where We Met

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You were worn thin, tired of being seen I brought you water, made a place to breathe I wanted you to feel your life return I gave what I had; I asked for nothing earned [Pre-Chorus] You took the hope and spent it like loose change Then called me foolish when I asked what changed [Chorus] You kept me waiting at the club where we met Under the canopy, rain on your jacket You gave a little toward the house I dreamed we'd share Small enough for us, but you said it wasn't there Then your face turned cold, your words cut through the room You thought I'd take the insult and make space for you [Verse 2] I pictured two cups by a window in the spring A narrow little garden, ordinary things You gave some money, said you'd help me make it real Then wore your kindness like a debt I had to feel [Pre-Chorus] You changed the terms and watched me swallow blame As if your gift entitled you to name me [Chorus] You kept me waiting at the club where we met Under the canopy, rain on your jacket You gave a little toward the house I dreamed we'd share Small enough for us, but you said it wasn't there Then your face turned cold, your words cut through the room You thought I'd take the insult and make space for you [Bridge] What does it mean, to be paid for being kind? What does it mean, when love is priced and signed? I gave you life the way I knew to give But I won't trade my name for permission to live [Final Chorus] I won't keep waiting at the club where we met No more standing quiet beneath that canopy That little house is still a dream I get to keep And your cruel words are yours; they don't belong to me You changed your face, but now I see it clear I won't stay small to make you feel sincere [Outro] I wanted us a home, a table, morning light Now I want my own life, and I want it right