Dust on the Courtyard

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I found your letter in the tin Under the faded tea-stained lid The ink had bled, but I could read The way you loved, the way you did Your scarf still hangs by the door One corner torn from that last rain I touch the cloth and hear your step Coming back through the silent lane [Pre-Chorus] And every frame in my old room Still holds your shadow like a prayer I close my eyes, but you return Like sandalwood in empty air [Chorus] Come back to me, come back to me (come back to me) My heart still knows your name Come back to me, come back to me (come back to me) This ache still feels the same [Verse 2] The courtyard tree leans over us In every dream I still begin You laugh, then fade behind the dust Like morning washing off the skin I kept the cups, I kept the keys I kept the songs you used to hum Now every room feels half asleep Waiting for a day that’s done [Pre-Chorus] And every frame in my old room Still holds your shadow like a prayer I close my eyes, but you return Like sandalwood in empty air [Chorus] Come back to me, come back to me (come back to me) My heart still knows your name Come back to me, come back to me (come back to me) This ache still feels the same [Bridge] If I could fold the years in two I’d place your smile back in my hands I’d tell the rain to wait outside I’d make the broken hours stand But all I have is this old ache And your last light upon the wall So I will love you in the dark Till even memory hears my call [Final Chorus] Come back to me, come back to me (come back to me) My heart still knows your name Come back to me, come back to me (come back to me) This ache still feels the same Come back to me, come back to me (come back to me) I keep your fire in my frame Come back to me, come back to me (come back to me) I sing your ghost to sleep again