[Verse 1] I used to know the stops by heart, The bookshop with the handwritten sign, The noodle place two corners down, The temple when I needed time. Sometimes a stranger told me things, Sometimes I’d sit and read. I had a window seat I liked, Depending on the heat. [Verse 2] The first time you came on with me, I moved my bag to make you room. You spoke so softly, once or twice, I had to lean in close to you. My book stayed open on my knee, The sun fell warm across your sleeve. You sat so straight, you never leaned Against the seat at all. For once, I didn’t watch the stops. [Chorus] I can’t remember where we went, Or how we ended there. I remember turning toward you, Sunshine in your eyes. You were halfway through a story, I had Coldplay in my ears. I knew exactly where we were. I didn’t want to get there. [Verse 3] After that, the route got small— A handful of familiar turns, The same old windows, same old shops, The places memory learns. Sometimes you smelled like paperbacks, Or solder after rain. I never asked what stop was yours. You always came again. [Pre-Chorus] And every time the doors would open, I’d think, not yet, not mine. There was always one more corner. There was always one more line. [Chorus] I can’t remember where we went, Or how we ended there. I remember turning toward you, Sunshine in your eyes. You were halfway through a story, I had Coldplay in my ears. I knew exactly where we were. I didn’t want to get there. [Bridge] 2003, I knew the route by heart. Coldplay leaking through one ear. Your stop came after the noodle shop— Or maybe that was mine. The handwritten sign is gone. The routes have changed. New buses took their place. I’d probably miss the stop today. I’d know the way you sat. [Final Chorus] I can’t remember where we went. I don’t think that matters now. I remember moving over. I remember making room. You were halfway through a story. Sunlight flickered through the glass. I forgot the route completely. I remembered that. [Outro] Bus Route 404. Destination not found. Still, for a while, I knew my way around.
