When the Shift is Through

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Brendan clocks in when the avenue’s quiet, Chew checks the hose and the pressure gauge. City of Celina, work lights shining, Two steady hands on the midnight page. They trade a grin by the service truck, A little too long, then they look away. The crew rolls out, but their hearts stay stuck On the words they’re afraid to say. [Pre-Chorus] There’s a rule in the air, there’s a line on the ground, But every time you’re near, I forget to turn around. [Chorus] Brendan, Chew, when the shift is through, I want the whole wide world to make room for you. Forbidden hearts, but the feeling won’t cool, I’m coming back, I’m coming back to you. Down by Celina, under the workday moon, No locked door can keep me from you. Brendan, Chew, say you feel it too— I want the whole wide world to make room for you. [Verse 2] They clear the lines where the old pipes bend, Then take the long way back to the yard. Chew says, “Someday, we won’t have to pretend.” Brendan answers, “I know. It’s hard.” A paper cup shared by the loading bay, A shoulder brushing, a secret kept. They count the hours till they’re off the clock, And hold the promise their silence swept. [Pre-Chorus] There’s a rule in the air, there’s a line on the ground, But every time you’re near, I forget to turn around. [Chorus] Brendan, Chew, when the shift is through, I want the whole wide world to make room for you. Forbidden hearts, but the feeling won’t cool, I’m coming back, I’m coming back to you. Down by Celina, under the workday moon, No locked door can keep me from you. Brendan, Chew, say you feel it too— I want the whole wide world to make room for you. [Bridge] Let them talk, let the old rules fall, We’ve got one true thing, and it outlasts them all. When the morning comes, I’ll still choose you; Every road home leads me back to you. [Final Chorus] Brendan, Chew, when the shift is through, I want the whole wide world to make room for you. Forbidden hearts, but the feeling won’t cool, I’m coming back, I’m coming back to you. Down by Celina, no more hiding soon, We’ll make our own way, we’ll make it through. Brendan, Chew, say you feel it too— I want the whole wide world to make room for you. [Outro] Brendan and Chew, no more turning away, Two hearts together at the end of the day.