“Lower the Flame, Baby” Baby, don’t look at me like that You know I’m already leaning That kind of quiet in your eyes Feels like Sunday stealing You say my name like it’s a secret you keep I feel it settle in my chest before it reaches my feet Turn down heaven, baby Let the saints go home I’m not asking for a blessing I’m asking to be known Light the room low Leave the truth dim I don’t need the fall I need the way you pull me in Baby… slow that halo Let it slip I don’t need forgiveness for the way my balance tips Your shadow moves before your hands do That tells me everything I don’t have to ask you I don’t want your body I want the space it leaves When you stand that close and still don’t touch me No chains, no crown No right, no wrong Just that ache that knows how long is long Baby, say yes Lean more Every inch between us is a door Lower the flame, baby Don’t let it show Some fires burn best when nobody knows I don’t need your mercy I don’t need release Just that look you give me right before you breathe If you leave I won’t follow If you stay I won’t move That’s how I know this isn’t want It’s something truer Something bluer Lower the flame, baby Let the dark decide Some nights don’t end They just slide inside
