[Verse 1] You give your last good hour away Then curse the clock for taking two You learn a stranger’s whole parade And miss the work you meant to do [Pre-Chorus] That open hand can pull too hard That hungry spark can scorch the page [Chorus] Kindness, keep your teeth in sight Ambition, don’t eat every night Love me close, but let me choose Curiosity can cut both through These are strengths with weather in them I can hold them, I can mend them [Verse 2] You chase the why past closing time You kiss like every doubt’s a dare I want your fire, I want your mind Just not the bruise you leave in there [Bridge] I’ll ask before I carry you I’ll name the cost before I climb I can be fierce and still be true I can want more and guard our time [Final Chorus] Kindness, keep your teeth in sight Ambition, don’t eat every night Love me close, but let me choose Curiosity can cut both through These are strengths with weather in them I can hold them, I can mend them [Outro] Hold them; mend them
