[Verse 1] You were folding hero coats Laughing at the TV glow Said you felt a little tired Thought it was the late-night shows I just watched your restless hands The way you held your stomach tight Saw a day that wasn’t here yet Clear as midday light [Chorus] I knew the future in your eyes Long before the morning lines On some distant calendar Spelled out both our lives You were joking “I’m just stressed” I was seeing tiny hands Did my best to hide the truth Until the world could understand [Verse 2] You asked why I’d changed the locks Double-checked the kitchen floor Why I’d walk you home in silence Stand too long outside the door You said “You’re planning something big” I said “I’m planning you some rest” Didn’t say I’d seen you holding Someone sleeping on your chest [Chorus] I knew the future in your eyes Long before the morning lines On some distant calendar Spelled out both our lives You were blaming busy days I was counting little breaths Fighting back the urge to speak Every time you laughed [Bridge] What do you do When tomorrow talks first When joy arrives Dressed up like a curse I carried it careful Quiet as a prayer Waiting for you To meet who was there (oh) [Chorus] You knew the future in your hands When that little line appeared All at once the room went still Every doubt and every fear You looked up and said my name I’d been living in that scene For a hundred sleepless nights Now it wasn’t just a dream [Outro] You said “How long have you known?” I said “Since before this year” You cried “Why didn’t you tell me?” I said “I wanted you here” Side by side with the surprise Not chasing shadows in your head I’ve seen so many futures This is my favorite one instead
