[Verse 1] Your sister calls while I’m halfway through a page Dad needs a ride, your old friend’s having a day I know the little things you trust me to remember The name of your dog, the date in late November You say, “Are you there?” I say, “Of course I am” Then stare at all the hours I’ve already handed out I love the people gathered at my door I just can’t keep arriving with nothing left in store [Pre-Chorus] I keep every promise balanced in my hands Till one more gentle ask becomes too much to stand [Chorus] I want to love you and still have room to breathe To give you something true, not what is left of me I’m not turning from you, I’m learning where I end Make a little space, and I can come back again [Verse 2] Your birthday card is waiting by the kettle Three unread messages, a coat against the metal I miss the easy quiet I could find before And feel the guilt arrive before I close the door I’ll call you Sunday; I mean every word But tonight I need the small, unclaimed part of the world No grand goodbye, no list of who was wrong Just one honest evening where I can hear my thoughts [Pre-Chorus] I kept saying yes so nobody would hurt Now every yes is pulling at the seams of my shirt [Chorus] I want to love you and still have room to breathe To give you something true, not what is left of me I’m not turning from you, I’m learning where I end Make a little space, and I can come back again [Bridge] If I sit alone, it doesn’t mean I’ve gone If I let one call wait, the love is still strong I can set the table, I can leave one chair I can care for all of you and keep myself in there [Half-Time Breakdown] Let me be quiet Let me be kind Let me come back With a clearer mind [Final Chorus] I want to love you and still have room to breathe To give you something whole, not what is left of me I’m not turning from you, I’m learning where I end Make a little space, and I can come back again [Outro] I’ll call you Sunday I’ll mean it when I do There’s room for me And room for you
