Where Is the Time

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Male] Your coat is still behind the door, The ticket folded in its sleeve. We said we'd leave before the snow; The window wears the first frost now. [Verse 2: Female] The kitchen clock has lost a hand, But keeps its small insistence still. I found your note beneath the keys: “Be home before the evening train.” [Chorus: Duet] Where is the time we meant to keep? Where did the careful hours go? You held my name, I held your hand, And somehow watched the seasons close. Where is the time? Tell me, my love— Is any of it ours to know? [Verse 3: Male] I hear the station through the rain, A brass note turning down the hall. I thought that waiting made us safe; I never knew it moved at all. [Verse 4: Female] Then sit with me until it’s late. No promises we can’t fulfill. Let one plain hour be ours tonight, While every other clock stands still. [Chorus: Duet] Where is the time we meant to keep? Where did the careful hours go? You held my name, I held your hand, And somehow watched the seasons close. Where is the time? Tell me, my love— Is any of it ours to know? [Bridge: Duet] [Male] Maybe time was never ours to save. [Female] Maybe love is what remains. [Duet] Stay here, while the room is quiet; Let tomorrow call our names. [Final Chorus: Duet] Here is the time we have to keep, This small and breathing hour we know. You say my name, I take your hand, And let the winter come and go. Here is the time—stay close, my love; We’re here, and that is ours to hold. [Outro] [Female] Where is the time? [Male] Right here, with you.