[Verse 1] He laughs from his lungs Not his throat Chews on his pen when he’s lost in a note Leaves coffee rings in the shape of a map Says he’s fine Then he changes the subject so fast [Chorus] Talk about him Not the way that I’m breaking Talk about him How he smiles while he’s shaking Every scar that he hides in a joke Every dream that he draws in the smoke If you’re gonna tell a story tonight Talk about him Don’t turn on the light [Verse 2] He stays too late Keeps the landlord awake Plants small trees in recycled milk crates Carries books like they’re bricks on his back Saves your messages but never writes back [Pre-Chorus] (piano-solo) oh, oh, oh, dadadidada [Chorus] Talk about him Not the way that I’m aching Talk about him How he runs from awakenings Every hope that he folds in his coat Every truth that he swallows like snow If you’re gonna paint the picture right Talk about him Leave me out of the frame tonight [Bridge] He hums old songs under his breath (oh) Counts his fears on his fingers Then laughs If there’s a legend you’re trying to spin Start with the storm that he keeps within [Pre-Chorus] (piano-solo) oh, oh, oh, dadadidada [Chorus] Talk about him Not the way my heart’s shaking Talk about him How his voice keeps on breaking Every scar that he hides in a joke Every dream that he draws in the smoke If you’re gonna tell a story tonight Talk about him Talk about him Don’t turn on the light
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