Paper Cup Heart

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You left your blue mug by the sink A ring of tea still marks the wood I read the note beside the keys Three crooked words that said you should [Pre-Chorus] I kept the hallway light on Though morning filled the room Some things are slow to leave us Some things leave too soon [Chorus] If you come back, knock twice I’ll be awake, I’ll be inside No grand apology required Just tell me where you’ve been tonight If you come back, take your time The door still sticks on the left-hand side I never changed the lock or sign If you come back, knock twice [Verse 2] Your winter coat is on the chair The pocket holds a train receipt I traced the date with my thumb And wondered who you went to meet [Pre-Chorus] I learned the shape of silence It settles after noon But every passing engine Still sounds a little like you [Chorus] If you come back, knock twice I’ll be awake, I’ll be inside No grand apology required Just tell me where you’ve been tonight If you come back, take your time The door still sticks on the left-hand side I never changed the lock or sign If you come back, knock twice [Bridge] I don’t need the old explanation I don’t need a perfect line Bring the truth in whatever condition Bring the part of you that’s still alive [Final Chorus] If you come back, knock twice I’ll meet you there beneath the light No grand apology required Just tell me you’re here tonight If you come back, take your time The door still sticks on the left-hand side I never changed the lock or sign If you come back, knock twice [Outro] The blue mug waits beside the sink The hallway light is burning bright