Verse 1 You showed up wearing that old denim jacket, Hair in your face, your headphones blasting. You stole my fries, said I was dramatic, God, I hate how the little things happen. We stayed outside till the sky turned blue, Talking about life like we had nothing to lose. You said, “I wish more people were like you,” I laughed it off, but you never knew. I went home playing our song on repeat, Making up futures that we'd never see. You went home to the boy you love, And I went back to dreaming of us. Pre-Chorus And I know, I know, I know I'm just a name in your phone. But why'd you have to make me feel Like I was almost your home? Chorus I'm not the boy you go home to, Not the one you give your heart to. I'm just the voice when you're feeling alone, The one who walks you halfway home. And I hate that I know your favorite song, Hate that I notice when something's wrong. You're kissing him underneath the moon, While I'm writing another song about you. Oh, I'm not the boy you go home to, But I'd give anything if I were you. Verse 2 You told me he forgot your birthday, I stayed up late just to make yours okay. Bought you coffee, made you laugh, Then watched you run right back to him after that. My friends all say that I'm acting insane, That I need to stop putting myself through the pain. But they don't see the girl I see, The one who feels like home to me. You asked me once if I'd ever been in love, I almost told you, but the words got stuck. You looked at me and said, "You'll find someone." I smiled like you hadn't just ruined my month. Pre-Chorus And I know, I know, I know You never promised me a thing. But you don't know how hard it is To hear you talk about your ring. Chorus I'm not the boy you go home to, Not the one you give your heart to. I'm just the voice when you're feeling alone, The one who walks you halfway home. And I hate that I know your favorite song, Hate that I notice when something's wrong. You're kissing him underneath the moon, While I'm writing another song about you. Oh, I'm not the boy you go home to, But I'd give anything if I were you. Bridge — Quiet Guitar, Building Drums Maybe in another lifetime, We'd have met on a different night. You'd have been single, I'd have been brave, And I wouldn't have to hide this pain. Maybe we'd have a little apartment, Cheap red wine and a thrift-store carpet. You'd fall asleep with your head on my chest, And I'd finally know what it feels like to be next. But that's a life I'll never know, Just a movie playing in my head. And I can't keep loving someone Who belongs to someone else instead. Final Chorus — Full Band, Distorted Guitars I'm not the boy you go home to! I'm not the name you whisper at night! I'm not the arms that hold you together When the whole damn world ain't treating you right! And maybe one day I'll fall for somebody Who doesn't make me feel second-best. Someone who chooses me without hesitation, Someone who doesn't leave me a mess. But tonight, you're the song in my bedroom, The tears that I hide in the dark. You're the girl I could never call mine, And the one who still owns this heart. Outro — Soft, Almost Whispered You texted, "Home safe. Goodnight." I wrote, "Glad you made it. Sleep tight." You sent a heart. I stared at the screen. Then cried for a girl Who's never been mine to keep. I'm not the boy you go home to... I'm just the boy who wishes you would.
