[Verse 1] Claire moved down the aisle tray in one hand, tablet in the other “Something to drink?” Filet or vegan, she offered I said tea, no snacks and the filet with pepper sauce Thomas didn’t even speak She already knew [Pre-Chorus] He mentioned beer in passing Dutch or German, like it was air I almost took it, then didn’t Tea first, maybe later [Chorus] I’m gonna be boring (I'm gonna be boring) Lipton black tea (Lipto black tea) Reliable, reliable Steady hands and quiet heat I’m gonna be boring That’s enough for me [Verse 2] She returned without a word Apple juice and Swedish dill chips for him, set down soft For me, a wooden box of teas I smiled at the choices “I’m gonna be boring” Claire poured the water “Reliable,” she said and kept moving [Pre-Chorus] Thomas cracked the chips I watched the steam rise No performance, just presence The kind that settles in silence [Chorus] I’m gonna be boring (I'm gonna be boring) Lipton black tea (Lipto black tea) Reliable, reliable Steady hands and quiet heat I’m gonna be boring That’s enough for me [Bridge] You didn’t order, I said It was arranged before The beer was just information Not a suggestion You’re polite with her She’s good at her job, he answered I know, I said That’s the point [Final Chorus - softer, slower] I’m gonna be boring (I'm gonna be boring) Lipton black tea (Lipto black tea) Reliable, reliable No need to shine for me I’m gonna be boring And that’s okay [Outro] I stirred my tea didn’t look away I know the point I know the point
