[Verse 1] You showed up at my front porch Plastic bag of tangerines Said “I took the long way” Like that meant something just for me Your shoes were wet from sprinklers Your eyes were saying “stay” You laughed about the timing Like the sky had planned this day [Chorus] Once in a very full moon You get a night like this Crumbs on the counter Orange on your wrist Once in a very full moon The world leans in too soon And everything fits in a kitchen Under a very full moon [Verse 2] We talked about your brother How he never calls your phone You traced a crack in my ceiling Said “I’m scared of getting old” My neighbor’s TV murmured Through the paper-thin wall You peeled another tangerine Said “Maybe that’s not bad at all” [Chorus] Once in a very full moon You get a night like this Pith on your fingers Salt on my lips Once in a very full moon The truth forgets to flinch And everything hurts just a little But it’s worth every inch [Bridge] Streetlight flicker Grocery flowers You said “I should probably go” I watched your shadow down the driveway Getting smaller in the glow (oh) I wanted to say “Don’t leave yet” I wanted to say “Me too” Instead I just stood in the doorway Bare feet Staring through [Chorus] Once in a very full moon You get a night like this Cheap wine in teacups Silence you don’t miss Once in a very full moon You almost tell the truth And everything feels like forever For the length of one full moon
