Before the Kettle Cools

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You left your blue mug by the sink again A little ring where the coffee had been I found your note in the grocery list Two crooked words I still can't dismiss [Pre-Chorus] The house is quiet, but it isn't still Every small thing bends to your will [Chorus] Come back before the kettle cools Before I learn these empty rooms I kept the light above the stairs As if you'd turn and find me there Come back, I won't ask where you've been Just put your key in the lock again [Verse 2] Your old coat hangs behind the door The pocket holds a receipt from the fourth I watched the seasons cross the glass Counted every bus that didn't pass [Pre-Chorus] I know the distance has its say But some goodbyes don't get the final day [Chorus] Come back before the kettle cools Before I learn these empty rooms I kept the light above the stairs As if you'd turn and find me there Come back, I won't ask where you've been Just put your key in the lock again [Bridge] If all you have is half a heart Bring half; we'll make a place to start No perfect speech, no grand defense Only the truth and a little sense [Final Chorus] Come back before the kettle cools Before I learn these empty rooms I kept the light above the stairs As if you'd turn and find me there Come back, I won't ask where you've been Just put your key in the lock again Put your key in the lock again [Outro] The blue mug waits beside the sink I leave it there so I don't forget to think