[Verse 1] I held the door with one hand Rain in the stairwell glass Your name on my tongue like iron Too heavy to ever pass I watched the frame keep shaking I watched the floor give way Still I stood there waiting For you to say my name [Pre-Chorus] One more step One more sign My whole chest Pulled tight If you reach I’ll reach too I’m still here I’m still with you [Chorus] Hanging On by a Thread Hanging On by a Thread Don’t let it slip away Don’t let it break today Hanging On by a Thread Hanging On by a Thread If you turn, I’ll turn back If you fall, I stay [Verse 2] Your coat by the front chair My keys in the bowl The house feels like a rumor Running cold through my bones I hear your boots in the hallway Then nothing at all Just my heart in the ceiling Tapping for a call [Pre-Chorus] One more step One more sign My whole chest Pulled tight If you reach I’ll reach too I’m still here I’m still with you [Chorus] Hanging On by a Thread Hanging On by a Thread Don’t let it slip away Don’t let it break today Hanging On by a Thread Hanging On by a Thread If you turn, I’ll turn back If you fall, I stay [Bridge] [Drop to voice and strings] Say it low Say it true I can carry Half of you If the dark Takes your breath I’ll be the hand That won’t forget [Final Chorus] Hanging On by a Thread Hanging On by a Thread Don’t let it slip away Don’t let it break today Hanging On by a Thread Hanging On by a Thread If you turn, I’ll turn back If you fall, I stay Hanging On by a Thread Hanging On by a Thread Still alive in the strain Still your name in my veins
