When You're Not Around

jazz, Upbeat small-ensemble swing with brushed snare, walking upright bass, and bright piano stabs; male vocals snapping in the pocket, Horn section hits punch the hook, with call-and-response backing vocals on the chorus, Energy starts playful and light, ramps to a grin-inducing shout-chorus feel by the final hook, then buttons out on a tight band hit and a cheeky vocal tag, swing

[Verse 1] Sun pops up, but my toast stays cold Coffee’s strong, yeah, but it tastes so old Shoes on wrong feet, I’m a walking clown Day trips over itself when you’re not around [Chorus] ’Cause when you’re not around, I talk to the chair (hey!) Set a plate at the table like you’re still sitting there Every little thing feels upside down I’m a one-man show in an empty town Yeah, I’m up, I’m dressed, but I’m losing ground When you’re not around [Verse 2] Burned that soup, fed the plant your tea Left my keys in the fridge, what’s wrong with me? Neighbors laugh at my solo small talk sound Guess I’m half of myself when you’re not around [Chorus] ’Cause when you’re not around, I dance with the broom (oh yeah) Hum our favorite tune to an echo in the room Every little thing feels upside down I’m a one-man show in an empty town Yeah, I’m up, I’m dressed, but I’m losing ground When you’re not around [Bridge] I’m fine, I’m fine, I swear, I swear (mm) Just telling bad jokes to the midnight air Come back soon, spin this world back round Till then I’m just that fool When you’re not around [Chorus] When you’re not around, I talk to the chair Set a plate at the table like you’re still sitting there Every little thing feels upside down I’m a one-man show in an empty town Yeah, I’m up, I’m dressed, but I’m losing ground When you’re not around (when you’re not around) When you’re not around

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