[Intro] I got your name on a glass file Pinned to the inside of my coat One clean shot, one clean exit That's the line I wrote [Verse 1] I watched you cross the market Red scarf, black gloves, plain disguise You bought oranges and aspirin And never met my eyes [Verse 2] We spoke in a borrowed hallway Thin smiles, hotel key, quiet breath You said, "You always come prepared" I said, "For work," and lied [Pre-Chorus] Then you laughed at my old scar Like you knew me long ago My pulse went soft, my hand went cold I let the moment show [Chorus] You were my target You were my fire I wanted out I wanted higher You were my target I couldn't stay I took the mark And sent love away [Verse 3] I traced your route through rain-wet alleys Learned the shape of your slow goodbye Found the hidden name you kept Under each alibi [Pre-Chorus] You held my wrist in the elevator Said, "You're shaking, don't pretend" I saw my future in your mouth I still chose the end [Chorus] You were my target You were my fire I wanted out I wanted higher You were my target I couldn't stay I took the mark And sent love away [Bridge] I missed your breath by one small inch I missed the life I almost kept Your photograph is still in my pocket Beside the oath I swore and left [Chorus] You were my target You were my fire I wanted out I wanted higher You were my target I couldn't stay I took the mark And sent love away [Outro] Now the room goes quiet Now the glass turns gray Your name still lingers Then fades away
