You’ll lead the way and I’ll follow you to the house
Just like all the days before when I use to wonder what we’d talk about
You’ll fumble with the keys and step aside and let me in
I’ll follow you up the three flights of stairs again

When I get inside I’ll tilt my head and smell the air
Slip off my jacket partially and wonder how long I’ll be here
The carpets couch chairs view are so much wider than I’ll remember
I won’t know if it’s a comfort that it’s exactly how I left it

Some days it’s okay no one’s listening to me
You know the silence’s not your fault so you don’t take it personally

There won’t be any dance You’ll lead me up the stairs
Without asking me you’ll open the window and light incense
I will sit beside you and we won’t say anything
While the record player sings

I’ll lean back on my elbows Swing my legs against the bed
Listen to you think about some shit I never said
I’ll look at you with eyes that say I wanna make you feel
Something besides exhausted and angry with me

You’ll do anything you want Wind my hair around your wrist
My lips will move around the words O God how much I miss you
I can’t stand you looking at me like I’ve broken some new law
Just bury your anger in me You won’t miss it at all

You’ll look at my profile, say Are you happy, you okay?
I’ll match your exhalations, say We don’t have to talk today


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