[Verse 1:] You said, "One drink, then I should go." I said, "I've got an early start." Now someone’s stacking up the chairs, You're drawing circles on my arm. [Verse 2:] You ask me how I've really been, I give the answer I rehearse. You raise an eyebrow, wait me out, I laugh and tell you what still hurts. [Pre-Chorus:] I used to watch the phone light up, Then wonder what I ought to say. With you it's sitting face down, And I keep hoping that you'll stay. [Chorus:] Let it get late, Let it get late. I haven't felt this much like me In more nights than I can name. We don't have to call it love, We don't have to walk away. Put your hand back into mine, Let it get late. [Post-Chorus:] A little later, A little later. Put your hand back into mine, Let it get late. [Verse 3:] We take the long way to your street, You steal my jacket in the cold. We pass the flat you used to rent, You say, "God, that makes us sound old." [Verse 4:] You hum a song we used to know, I get the second verse all wrong. You laugh the way I still remember, I forget to watch the clock. [Pre-Chorus:] I used to plan the quickest exit, Keep my coat beside the door. Now we're standing on your front step, And I'm hoping for five minutes more. [Chorus:] Let it get late, Let it get late. I haven't felt this much like me In more nights than I can name. We don't have to call it love, We don't have to walk away. Put your hand back into mine, Let it get late. [Bridge:] I won't ask where this is going, You don't owe me some big speech. You just turn your key, then turn around, And leave your hand held out for me. [Final Chorus] Let it get late, Let it get late. I haven't felt this much like me In more nights than I can name. We don't have to call it love, We don't have to walk away. Put your hand back into mine, Let it get late. [Outro:] You said, "One drink, then I should go." Now morning's coming through the blinds. [End]
