[Verse 1] You left your key beside the sink The kettle clicked; I didn’t drink A paper calendar curled at May I watched the afternoon give way [Chorus] You said, keep the door on the latch I said, I know how to come back But every room has learned your shape And every clock refuses late [Verse 2] The landlord painted over your mark Still one blue line cuts through the dark I found your note inside a book: “Don’t wait around. Just take a look.” [Chorus] You said, keep the door on the latch I said, I know how to come back But every room has learned your shape And every clock refuses late [Bridge] So I packed the chipped white cup The map with all the corners rubbed I turned the key, then turned again Some habits don’t know where they end [Outro] The door swings wide The hall stays still I walk downstairs Because I will
