[Verse 1] Every ticket in my drawer points one way out Window seat, new town — that's what I'm about At the counter I surprised my own mouth I said, "The one that points back to the bay." [Chorus] Bought a ticket back, first time in my life Same shore twice, in the same good light No promise made and no one waiting down the line Ticket back — tucked in my book, and it's mine [Verse 2] My friends said, "Since when do you go back to a place?" I laughed and said, "Since today — you should see my face" I packed the book with the ticket inside Some places you visit, and some you go back twice [Chorus] Bought a ticket back, first time in my life Same shore twice, in the same good light No promise made and no one waiting down the line Ticket back — tucked in my book, and it's mine [Bridge] It's just a date with an arrow pointing back One small square of paper in my bag I didn't add a name, I didn't add a plan Just a way to see that shore again [Final Chorus] Bought a ticket back, first time in my life Same shore twice, in the same good light No promise made and no one waiting down the line Ticket back — tucked in my book, and it's mine Slipped the book in my bag, ticket tucked inside And in the morning, I go
