I'm On My Way

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You say, “Can you hear me?” I say, “Every word.” I’m counting little green lights where the numbers should be. You tell me, “Keep it steady.” I tell you, “I am.” My left glove keeps floating toward the lunch pack. Not far. Not yet. You read my breathing back to me like a weather report. I say, “You make it sound almost ordinary.” [Chorus] You call, “Are you coming home?” I call, “I’m on my way.” You call, “Are you coming home?” I call, “I’m on my way.” You say my name; I answer from the instrument panel. You call, “Are you coming home?” I call, “I’m on my way.” [Verse 2] I left my good pen clipped beside the checklist. Now it’s drawing slow circles by my knee. You ask what I can see; I say, “A little farther.” You ask if I’m afraid. I say, “Ask me when I’m back.” The radio carries your laugh in perfect pieces. I keep each one and tuck it where my pulse can find it. You tell me, “Don’t get clever.” I say, “Too late.” [Chorus] You call, “Are you coming home?” I call, “I’m on my way.” You call, “Are you coming home?” I call, “I’m on my way.” You say my name; I answer from the instrument panel. You call, “Are you coming home?” I call, “I’m on my way.” [Bridge] My thumb finds the switch you told me not to touch. I leave it be. You count me in, and I count back. One breath. Then another. The little green lights are changing their minds. I tell you, “Keep talking; I’m still here.” [Outro] You call, “Are you coming home?” I call, “I’m on my way.”