The Long Way Home

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You draw a little map on a paper napkin Fold it twice and tuck it in your sleeve We miss our stop, but neither one is asking Where the afternoon is supposed to lead [Pre-Chorus] Your laugh slips through the open window The whole bus turns to look and then looks away You say, “Stay here, just another minute” I let the day forget the time of day [Chorus] Take your time, let the room grow smaller One slow step and the world can wait Say my name like a summer promise Keep me close till the buses fade Take your time, let the hour turn over Your hand finds mine, and the rush falls through If the night has a road to follow I’ll take the long way home with you [Verse 2] A corner shop is closing up its shutters You choose two peaches, I carry the bag We trade old stories, make up newer endings You steal my jacket, then you steal my laugh [Pre-Chorus] Your laugh slips through the open window The whole street turns to look and then looks away You say, “Stay here, just another minute” I let the day forget the time of day [Chorus] Take your time, let the room grow smaller One slow step and the world can wait Say my name like a summer promise Keep me close till the buses fade Take your time, let the hour turn over Your hand finds mine, and the rush falls through If the night has a road to follow I’ll take the long way home with you [Bridge] No grand plans, no perfect lines Just your shoulder close to mine Every turn can take us somewhere As long as you are there [Final Chorus] Take your time, let the room grow smaller One slow step and the world can wait Say my name like a summer promise Keep me close till the buses fade Take your time, let the hour turn over Your hand finds mine, and the rush falls through If the night has a road to follow I’ll take the long way home with you [Outro] The long way home with you The long way home with you