Take the Long Way

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Fiona keeps a paper moon Tucked inside her winter coat She writes down every afternoon That almost made her turn for home [Pre-Chorus] At the corner store, the owner knows She buys one pear and leaves one note [Chorus] Fiona, you don't have to carry Every room you ever walked away from Set them down beside the old library Let the dust decide what stays undone Fiona, if the morning finds you weary I'll be there with coffee, warm and strong You can take the long way, you can take it slowly Nothing good was built by rushing on [Verse 2] Her sister calls from County Clare The line goes quiet, then they laugh A kettle sings somewhere upstairs And rain draws rivers down the glass [Pre-Chorus] She says, "I thought I'd disappear" I say, "You're still becoming here" [Chorus] Fiona, you don't have to carry Every room you ever walked away from Set them down beside the old library Let the dust decide what stays undone Fiona, if the morning finds you weary I'll be there with coffee, warm and strong You can take the long way, you can take it slowly Nothing good was built by rushing on [Bridge] There is a garden past the station With blue doors and a broken chair You can plant your name among the rosemary And leave your winter there [Final Chorus] Fiona, you don't have to carry Every room you ever walked away from Set them down beside the old library Let the dust decide what stays undone Fiona, when the morning finds you ready Open up the curtains, let it in You can take the long way, you can take it slowly This is where your life begins [Outro] This is where your life begins Fiona, breathe, and begin