[Verse 1] He left his boots beside the door, Said he’d be back by ten. She kept the dinner warm until It couldn’t warm again. His jacket held the shape of him. His phone lit up the hall. There wasn’t time to be afraid. There wasn’t time at all. [Verse 2] You moved downstairs in early spring. By June, you couldn’t stand. You swore at me for taking things Before you said I can. We learned the length of every room, The distance to your chair. You asked me how the garden looked. I wished I’d put you there. [Chorus] Some people live until they die. Some have to live through dying. One door closes in the night. One takes years of trying. You turn your face towards the glass And ask how much day’s left. I never knew how long A life could hold its breath At the speed of death. [Verse 3] You want the window open now. You want the voices low. Then ask me for the latest news About the people that you know. You laugh until it hurts your chest. I nearly tell you, “Careful.” You catch my eye and laugh again. For once, I let you. [Chorus] Some people live until they die. Some have to live through dying. One door closes in the night. One takes years of trying. You turn your face towards the glass And ask how much day’s left. I never knew how long A life could hold its breath At the speed of death. [Bridge] I wished the pain would leave you. Then hated what I meant. You asked me for some water. I held it while you drank. The clock above the doorway Kept dragging through its round. You said, “That thing’s too bloody loud.” I took the bastard down. [Final chorus] Some people live until they die. Some have to live through dying. You ask if we could go outside. I say the sun’s still shining. It takes us half the afternoon To reach the garden step. You lift your face into the warmth. I sit beside you there. [Outro] You ask about tomorrow. I say it might be clear. You tell me that the roses need Another week this year.
