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Tightrope
Wasn't hungry till we ordered. Nerves are funny like that. Reaching for water, turning my head, hoping I'd find your hand instead. You said you'd pay, and this time I let you.
And now we're walking on a tightrope, running with our eyes closed. Darling, you make it so easy to fall, I'm scared. 'Cause you know that it's not safe for us up there.
Overplaying every moment, just as soon as you drive away. Losing my words to the look in your eyes, the way you try to hide your smile. Couldn't say goodnight 'cause I wouldn't let you.
And now we're walking on a tightrope, running with our eyes closed. Darling, you make it so easy to fall, I'm scared. 'Cause you know that it's not safe for us up there.
And now we're walking on a tightrope, running with our eyes closed. Darling, you make it so easy to fall.
Yes, I'm falling.
'Cause you know that it's not safe for us up there.
Where Do We Go Now?
You're just being honest, I can't blame you for that. But sometimes, we just try to disagree. Stop, we'll find the time tomorrow. But for now, just come to bed with me.
You say that you love me, but not the way you want to. I know that you need me, but not the way I need you to. Where do we go now?
You were full of mystery, and I loved you for that. We'd drive out to nowhere 'cause we could. Now, we've become so calculated, and everything we do is 'cause we should.
You say that you love me, but not the way you want to. I know that you need me, but not the way I need you to. Where do we go now?
And we both know I'll be the one to speak up, and you'll be the one to end us. It's only a matter of time. Where do we go now?
You say that you love me, but not the way you want to. I know that you need me, but not the way I need you to. Where do we go now?
I'll Forgive You
I know you had your reasons, I know you needed time. You bought yourself some freedom, but you haven't made a dime. Sometimes I wonder why you ever left at all, but then again, my dreams were always small.
I could use a friendly face, and you could use a song. I'll forgive you for being gone. We could use a little faith to help us move along. I'll forgive you for being gone.
Too many years have come and gone with anger in my chest. But lately I've been struggling to remember what was said. Sometimes I wonder why you ever left at all, but then again, we're both too proud to call.
I could use a friendly face, and you could use a song. I'll forgive you for being gone. We could use a little faith to help us move along. I'll forgive you for being gone.
Time has been kind to us, let's not waste it. Let's not waste it now. Time has reminded us that we can still forget.
I could use a friendly face, and you could use a song. I'll forgive you for being gone. We could use a little faith to help us move along. I'll forgive you for being gone.
Don't look away. Hold my gaze. You are safe with me. Lay your burden down, you must be tired. It's time to set it free.
I know running sounds good right now. Yeah, it'll get you somewhere but it won't bring you back, my love.
Trust me, I've been there before. I've been there before.
My arms are wrapped around your waist, and I know I don't wanna let you go. So you pour another drink. I watch you fade and fray, unraveling alone.
I know running sounds good right now. Yeah, it'll get you somewhere but it won't bring you back, my love.
Trust me, I've been there before. I've been there before, when the whiskey takes your words. When the whiskey takes your words.
When you face the day tomorrow, will you be free from your shadow? And when you look at me tomorrow, will you remember how you're hiding from it all?
Yeah, it'll make you feel better, but it won't bring you back, my love.
Trust me, I've been there before. I've been there before, when the whiskey takes your words. When the whiskey takes your words.
Whiskey Takes Your Words
I roll my window down, unlocking my mind. Thoughts run through my hair, like wind gone by. Sweet lavender, you're still here with me.
Traffic comes and goes, the world's awake. It's hard to shake you off and start the day. Sweet lavender, I wouldn't change a thing.
Don't bother making your bed today, I'll be back again. We'll soon be shadows and silhouettes.
People with coffee cups, full off things to do. I wonder if they can tell I'm still with you. Sweet lavender, you've drawn me back again.
Don't bother making your bed today, I'll be back again. We'll soon be shadows and silhouettes.
Shadows and silhouettes.
We'll be the shadows on the wall, oh my sweet lavender, never change a thing.
Don't bother making your bed today, I'll be back again. We'll soon be shadows and silhouettes.
Shadows & Silhouettes
The sun had found a place to hide behind the maple trees. I came home with shadows on my shoes. I walked on through the door, turned on the same old dusty lamp, and realized that I've been hiding too.
Loving you is lonely work. I could use a friend. I could use some company tonight. Why don't you come over, we can lie down by the fire. You can bring your books and things to read till you get tired. We don't have to talk too much, or even say hello, as long as I don't have to love you alone.
The room was full of strangers I'll never see again. Temporary friends with lavish lives and empty eyes. I thought I heard you laughing, for a moment it was true. I looked around to find that I've been hiding, too.
Loving you is lonely work. I could use a friend. I could use some company tonight. Why don't you come over, we can lie down by the fire. You can bring your books and things to read till you get tired. We don't have to talk too much, or even say hello, as long as I don't have to love you alone.
Seven years of broken, wasted time. Are we ready? Are we ready now? Let's stop pretending that we're fine. Are we ready? Say we're ready.
Tell me you'll come over, we can lie down by the fire. You can bring your books and things to read till you get tired. We don't have to talk too much, or even say hello, as long as I don't have to love you alone.
I don't wanna love you alone.
Lonely Work
I am a giver, claiming the love of no one. I carry a ledger, covered in dust, filled with names now lost.
Quiet and bitter, hardened from years of letters unreturned. Still, I remember my heart before the fall, lessons still unlearned.
I've had door after door slammed into my face, black and blue. Black and blue, married to my mistakes.
Time keeps traveling faster, destined for disaster. You'd think I would've known by now. I'll give it away just to give you back, give it away just to give you back again.
Lovers and strangers, one and the same, living years apart. I keep thinking "what's a few pages more, when you're writing in the dark?"
I'll keep writing away till the ink runs dry, black and blue. Black and blue, married to my mistakes.
Time keeps traveling faster, destined for disaster. You'd think I would've known by now. I'll give it away just to give you back, give it away just to give you back again.
Let's stop before we start. I don't wanna try if you're gonna run, couldn't bear to watch you leave. I don't wanna write your name, 'cause my story doesn't need another casualty.
I don't wanna be another chapter, destined for disaster. You'd think I would've known by now. A little more hope to shatter, colored over with laughter. I'll give it away just to give you back, give it away just to give you back again.
I am a giver, claiming the love of no one.