Queen of the Garden

[Verse 1] You curl up on my chest Tiny thunder in your throat That soft rumbling confession Says more than any note [Chorus] You’re my queen of the back fence Baby Shadow in the tall grass Slow When you purr my name at midnight Every busted piece feels whole You’re my queen of the back fence Baby Whiskers shining in the porch light glow I’m a fool with a bowl and a blanket For the meanest heart I know (yeah) [Verse 2] You stalk dust like it’s danger Chase phantoms down the hall Come home smelling like adventure Leaves stuck in your claws [Bridge] You bring trophies to my doorway Drop ’em proud at my bare feet I say “girl You’re wild and ruthless” You just blink and fall asleep (mmm) [Chorus] You’re my queen of the back fence Baby Shadow in the tall grass Slow When you purr my name at midnight Every busted piece feels whole You’re my queen of the back fence Baby Ruler of this ragged soul If love had nine lives to spend I’d waste ’em all on you I know