The Spare Key

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You kept the spare key in the kitchen drawer Beside the bills we stopped discussing I learned the shape of every silent door And called it peace when it was nothing [Pre-Chorus] Now you arrive with careful hands A suitcase full of second chances [Chorus] But it's not fair, it's not fair, sera You found the truth when I was gone You brought the rain to a house on fire Then wondered why the roof held on It's not fair, it's not fair, sera I paid the cost to carry through You can be sorry, you can be honest But I can't make a home with you [Verse 2] The old blue mug still wears its coffee stain Your birthday card is in the attic I used to wish you'd say my name Now hearing it feels automatic [Pre-Chorus] You say the years have made you kind But years don't give me back my time [Chorus] But it's not fair, it's not fair, sera You found the truth when I was gone You brought the rain to a house on fire Then wondered why the roof held on It's not fair, it's not fair, sera I paid the cost to carry through You can be sorry, you can be honest But I can't make a home with you [Bridge] Maybe somewhere past the river We could meet as different people But tonight the door stays quiet And the distance keeps us equal [Final Chorus] It's not fair, it's not fair, sera Still, I won't turn the blame around You brought your heart when mine was healing I won't let guilt become the ground It's not fair, it's not fair, sera I loved you more than I could prove You can be sorry, you can be honest And I can leave without hating you [Outro] The spare key sleeps inside the drawer I don't need it anymore