[Verse 1] He was always about to begin Sharp suit Half-smile Late grin Plans laid out like unused maps Folded edges Talking laps [Chorus] I waited longer than he did Held my breath like some shy kid Clock hands heavy Heartbeat thin For a man always about to begin I waited longer than he did [Verse 2] He said “soon ” like it meant “never” Promised “just one small step” forever Half-packed bags by the front door Dust on dreams Worn-out floor [Chorus] I waited longer than he did Held my breath like some shy kid Clock hands heavy Heartbeat thin For a man always about to begin I waited longer than he did [Bridge] Funny thing 'bout staying still Even silence has a will One day waiting cracked in two I walked out He never moved [Chorus] I waited longer than he did Now I’m gone He’s still mid-sentence Clock starts over on my skin I’m done standing at the edge with him I waited longer than he did
