Weeknight Lovers (Cover)

[Verse 1] He says “How was Sunday?” You say “Too many plates to spin” Kids’ shoes by the doorway Your smile feels painted on your skin He pours cheap red in a teacup Tiny flat above the tram line hum You kick off your weekday Like you’re shedding someone else’s name you’ve worn too long [Chorus] We’re just weeknight lovers Borrowed hours Borrowed hearts You trace my shoulder I trace your scars We’re just weeknight lovers No promises to keep We dance around the truth so we can finally breathe [Verse 2] Her phone buzzes on the counter Your father’s voice in a yellow chat Asks “Will you visit this summer?” You mute that world and never text him back She laughs at your bad French You mispronounce “rendezvous” again Bare feet on the carpet Two strangers learning how to feel like friends [Chorus] [Bridge] [low vocal register] We’re not running away We’re just slowing the race Leave the dishes in the sink of our minds tonight [whispered vocals] Wedding rings in pockets Family frames turned to the wall In this tiny rented moment We’re allowed to want at all [crescendo] Spin me in this kitchen Let the ceiling be our sky If tomorrow asks for reasons We just say we had to try [Chorus] [Chorus]