
Temporary Favorite
[Verse 1] You say forever like you’ve been there before Like it’s a place with your name on the door You call me magic, one of a kind That’s cute, babe — so was the last one, right? You send me songs at a quarter past two Say every stupid love song sounds like me and you I’d love to believe you, God knows I try But butterflies have pretty short lives [Pre-Chorus] Maybe I’m cynical, maybe I’m smart Maybe I’ve seen what “forever” can start You’ve got that look like you’re falling hard I’ve got one foot out and a nervous heart [Chorus] I’m your favorite person tonight Your once-in-a-lifetime, love-at-first-sight But favorites change and seasons do too One day I’ll be “someone I knew” So kiss me like the ending’s not coming Keep those little butterflies running I’m everything you wanted, until I’m not Baby, enjoy me while I’m still your favorite thought [Verse 2] You’ve got our future mapped out on your phone A dog, two kids, some overpriced home I like the kitchen, the garden is nice Can we survive till next Friday night? You say, “Stop thinking, just go with the flow” That’s usually said by the first one to go Still, when you pull me close in the dark My common sense conveniently falls apart [Pre-Chorus] Maybe I’m cynical, maybe I’m scared Maybe love works if nobody’s prepared You’ve got those butterflies under your skin I’m just wondering when they’ll fly off again [Chorus] I’m your favorite person tonight Your once-in-a-lifetime, love-at-first-sight But favorites change and seasons do too One day I’ll be “someone I knew” So kiss me like the ending’s not coming Keep those little butterflies running I’m everything you wanted, until I’m not Baby, enjoy me while I’m still your favorite thought [Bridge] Maybe we make it Wouldn’t that be weird? Me with no exit, You still right here Maybe forever Is less of a lie Maybe some butterflies Actually survive …Okay, that last part Might be scientifically wrong But it sounded romantic So leave it in the song [Final Chorus] I’m your favorite person tonight Maybe tomorrow, maybe for life And if favorites change, well, what can we do? I’d still rather be here, falling with you So kiss me like nobody’s counting How many ways this could go badly If I’m just a chapter, give me a good plot Baby, love me while I’m still your favorite thought [Outro] And if someday I’m “someone you knew” At least I’ll have a really good song about you.

