*[Upbeat Britpop swagger; conversational verses, a big melodic chorus]* **[Verse 1]** Rain lets up on the Headrow, buses hiss and sway You buy yesterday’s paper, say, “It’s cheaper anyway” Point at the flats above us: “Who can pay for those?” Then pull me past an agent with my elbow through my coat You say it makes me look like someone in a band I give you my best frontman pose; you take me by the hand Loose change in the lining, just enough to see us through One pint and two bus fares—or another pint with you **[Pre-Chorus]** The last bus pulls away from view You shrug. I know what that means too **[Chorus]** Neon and morning light You look good in both tonight Underneath the takeaway sign Or half asleep with your head on mine Let them have their names in lights You make a rented room feel like a life Neon and morning light I want you here when the sky turns white **[Verse 2]** Kitchen radio crackles, it’s a quarter after two You’re dancing in your socks; I’m trying to follow you Toast pops up like charcoal, you scrape it with a knife Say, “Breakfast comes round early when you’re living the high life” Brenda from the second floor says, “Wait till winter comes” Taps the bill upon the table: “You can’t live on love” You say, “She’s got a point,” and turn the heating down Then pull me up to dance before the chorus comes around **[Pre-Chorus 2]** The fridge hums through the song’s last chord We dance a little longer on the kitchen floor **[Chorus]** Neon and morning light You look good in both tonight Underneath the takeaway sign Or half asleep with your head on mine Let them have their names in lights You make a rented room feel like a life Neon and morning light I want you here when the sky turns white **[Bridge]** Maybe Brenda's right about the cold Maybe this is how we’re getting old There’ll be days we barely say a word And arguments the whole of our street’s heard But I don’t need tonight to last Or every day to feel like this Just leave your coat beside the door I’ll clear a drawer if you want more **[Final Chorus]** Neon and morning light You look good in both tonight Underneath the takeaway sign Or half asleep with your head on mine Let them have their names in lights You make a rented room feel like a life Neon and morning light I want you here when the sky turns white **[Outro]** Tea gone cold, the morning through You ask which drawer I say, “You choose”
