[Verse 1] You took the back row, coat folded on your knees I watched the route numbers change above the doors One paper cup rocked softly by your feet Rain stitched little rivers down the window [Pre-Chorus] You caught me looking when the driver hit the brakes I moved my bag so you could have the space [Chorus] One ear, your song, then mine Trade it back at the yellow line Say your name, almost, then wait We’ve got one stop left to make One ear, your song, then mine Your shoulder close, but not quite touching mine Say your name, almost, then wait We’ve got one stop left to make [Verse 2] You tapped the beat against your ticket stub I knew the tune, but couldn’t place the words You offered me the earbud with a shrug I heard the soft breath before the first chord [Pre-Chorus] You smiled when I missed the turn in the refrain I gave it back, then asked to hear again [Chorus] One ear, your song, then mine Trade it back at the yellow line Say your name, almost, then wait We’ve got one stop left to make One ear, your song, then mine Your shoulder close, but not quite touching mine Say your name, almost, then wait We’ve got one stop left to make [Bridge] The driver called the avenue ahead You stood, then let the moment take its time I held the cord; you held the other end Neither one of us let go just yet [Final Chorus] One ear, your song, then mine Trade it back at the yellow line Say your name, almost, then wait We’ve got one stop left to make One ear, your song, then mine You look at me; I look at the sign Say your name, almost, then wait The doors breathe open; we can still decide [Outro] You step down first, then turn around I keep one hand on the rail Your name sits ready on my tongue And yours might be there too
