Pumpkin‑Light Kiss

Lyrics

Verse 1 You spread old newspapers on the floor And brought two pumpkins through the door I drew a face, you drew a star We pushed our sleeves up past our arms You said, “The first cut’s yours to make” I laughed and told you I was scared You put your hand around my hand And helped me guide the knife in there Pre-Chorus I thought we’d spend the evening carving Then you leaned your shoulder into mine Chorus Pumpkin guts and butterflies Seeds stuck to my fingers, your hand in mine You kissed my cheek and made me laugh While candlelight danced across the glass The kitchen was a lovely mess I liked you more with every breath Pumpkin guts and butterflies I hoped you’d stay the night Verse 2 Your pumpkin had a crooked grin Mine lost a tooth when I cut in You said that hers looked just like me I said, “She’s cute,” and you agreed We washed the orange off our hands And put the seeds into a pan You caught me smiling at you then And smiled until I did again Pre-Chorus We set them glowing by the window And turned the kitchen lights down low Chorus Pumpkin guts and butterflies Seeds stuck to my fingers, your hand in mine You kissed my cheek and made me laugh While candlelight danced across the glass The kitchen was a lovely mess I liked you more with every breath Pumpkin guts and butterflies I hoped you’d stay the night Bridge The timer rang, the seeds were burnt You pulled them out and looked at me I took the tray and laughed so hard I had to lean against your sleeve You said we could make more next week Then asked if I would come back too I told you yes before you’d finished And moved a little closer to you Final Chorus Pumpkin guts and butterflies Burnt seeds on the counter, your hand in mine You kissed me there beside the sink Before I had a chance to think Our pumpkins watched us from the glass Their little candles burning down Pumpkin guts and butterflies I stayed with you that night Outro The next week, I came back to you With two more pumpkins at your door