Dragonflies

DRAGONFLIES [FEMALE] Everybody told me butterflies would come [MALE] But butterflies ain’t what this has become [FEMALE] This ain’t little wings dancing soft inside [MALE] Baby, these are dragonflies [FEMALE] They’re hitting every corner underneath my ribs [MALE] Got me wondering how I’m supposed to sleep like this [FEMALE] I keep laughing ‘cause I’m nervous as hell [MALE] I’m acting calm, but you know me too well [FEMALE] What if I freeze when I finally see your face? [MALE] What if my heartbeat gives everything away? [FEMALE] What if I forget every word I planned to say? [MALE] Then don’t say nothing, just look at me that way [BOTH] We got dragonflies Beating underneath our skin Too big to call ‘em butterflies Too wild to hold ‘em in We’ve already given our hearts away Before our hands ever got the chance So maybe these ain’t nerves at all Maybe this is love about to land [FEMALE] I’ve changed my clothes inside my head a hundred times [MALE] I’ve pictured you walking through that door all night [FEMALE] I’m worried if you’ll like me standing there for real [MALE] Funny, baby, that’s exactly how I feel [FEMALE] We’ve done this whole damn thing backwards somehow [MALE] I knew your heart before I could hold you down [FEMALE] You knew my secrets before you knew my touch [MALE] Maybe that’s why tomorrow feels like so damn much [FEMALE] ‘Cause you’re not somebody I’m hoping I could love [MALE] You’re already the one I’ve been thinking of [FEMALE] Tomorrow isn’t where our story begins [MALE] It’s just the first time we’re standing inside it [BOTH] We got dragonflies Beating underneath our skin Too big to call ‘em butterflies Too wild to hold ‘em in We’ve already given our hearts away Before our hands ever got the chance So maybe these ain’t nerves at all Maybe this is love about to land [FEMALE] What happens when there’s no phone between us? [MALE] What happens when I finally get to see us? [FEMALE] No screen, no miles, no imagining your eyes [MALE] Just you, me, and these damn dragonflies [FEMALE] Maybe my hands shake [MALE] Maybe mine do too [FEMALE] Maybe I laugh when I don’t know what to do [MALE] Maybe I stare because you’re finally true [FEMALE] Then I’ll probably whisper— [MALE] What? [FEMALE] “That’s really you.” [BOTH] We got dragonflies And they’re louder every minute Tomorrow’s getting closer And our whole damn hearts are in it Butterflies are for wondering If somebody might change your life But we already changed each other Before we ever shared the same sky [FEMALE] So let ’em fly [MALE] Let ’em fly [FEMALE] Every nervous little thought tonight [MALE] ’Cause when you finally walk toward me— [FEMALE] And I finally look in your eyes— [BOTH] Maybe they’ll finally get quiet… These dragonflies. Still SHINE