[Technical: 48kHz, Clean Vocal Separation] [voice: female vocals, full tone, dynamic power] [range: A3–A5] [exclude styles: whistle register] [Intro] The kettle screams, but no one answers A single cup sits by the sink The ceiling fan drones in slow circles It’s too quiet to even think [Verse] Your sweater’s still on the back of the chair Fraying threads and old perfume I count the tiles on the bathroom floor Trying to fill this hollow room [Pre-Chorus] The TV's on, but it’s muted again Static faces just flicker and blend I left the porch light burning low Will you ever walk through the glow? [Chorus] I’ve been waiting, I’ve been pacing Tracing lines across the rug Every hour lingers heavy Like a stranger's fading hug The city sleeps, but I’m wide awake Every sound feels like a mistake I’m still here, just waiting for my love [Verse] The fridge hums deep, an electric sigh Leftovers wrapped in cellophane The crossword page is half-completed Guess I’ve lost at words again [Chorus] I’ve been waiting, I’ve been pacing Tracing lines across the rug Every hour lingers heavy Like a stranger's fading hug The city sleeps, but I’m wide awake Every sound feels like a mistake I’m still here, just waiting for my love [Bridge] The neighbors argue through paper-thin walls Their words bleed through, I hear it all But I’d trade their noise for the keys in the door For the sound of your shoes on the hardwood floor [Chorus] I’ve been waiting, I’ve been pacing Tracing lines across the rug Every hour lingers heavy Like a stranger's fading hug The city sleeps, but I’m wide awake Every sound feels like a mistake I’m still here, just waiting for my love [Outro] The kettle’s cold, the cup untouched The fan keeps spinning, but it’s not enough I stay here, I stay here Still waiting for my love
